New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went to Cleveland with a major goal in mind. He wanted to win the Home Run Derby and take home the $1 million award that came along with the trophy.
Polar Bear Pete achieved that goal and he made another decision that shows why he is the talk of New York City.
Alonso announced that he would donate 10% of his winnings to charity, sending 5% to the Wounded Warrior Project and the other 5% to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
“I respect anyone who puts their life on the line every single day, going to work knowing that they may have to make the ultimate sacrifices,” Alonso said via Mark Feinsand of MLB.