The New York Mets star first baseman put together one of the greatest rookie seasons of all time. Pete Alonso was incredible from start to finish and gave the Mets their future captain for years to come.
.@Pete_Alonso20 has hit more HR (53) than any rookie in @MLB history. pic.twitter.com/54JyBrzMIz
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) September 29, 2019
Alonso stamped his name on baseball history multiple times this season. He moved his way up the single season rookie home run records to eventually finish with 53 home runs which was the most ever by a rookie and led the MLB.