New York Mets rookie first baseman Pete Alonso is known for his smooth swing, his laser beam home runs, and his intense mental preparation. He keeps a notebook of his at-bats and what he saw at the plate in a move that is pure Keith Hernandez.
While most pitchers study the opposing pitchers and their tendencies, Alonso takes it a step further. He told Mike Puma of the New York Post that he studies the opposing catcher as well as the opposing pitcher.
“It’s studying how the guy behind the dish calls the game.