Pete Alonso has had a whirlwind few weeks, even by baseball’s unpredictable standards. One minute, he was a lock to stay with the New York Mets. The next, he seemed halfway out the door. Then, in a surprising twist, he inked a two-year, $54 million deal to stay put. No sooner had he settled back in than he took a ball to the eye during camp, but in true Polar Bear fashion, he shook it off and was back on the field in no time.
Chasing Mets History
With his vision clear and his swing as powerful as ever, Alonso took a moment to reflect on a looming milestone.