The New York Mets offense has been up-and-down all season long. Pete Alonso, however, is the most notable exception. The 24-year-old National League Rookie of the Year candidate is slashing .270/.355/.581 through 40 games.
His 12 home runs rank fourth in the NL, while his 32 runs batted in are seventh. This immense power has led to an intriguing question: How does he feel about participating in the Home Run Derby during this year’s All-Star festivities at Progressive Field?
We have seen some hitters struggle post-derby. Notably, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge chose not to defend his title last year.