New York Mets fans are excited about first base prospect Peter Alonso. Rightfully so, he can bash baseballs. How many members of the 25-man roster can say this?
As fun as it has been to follow Alonso’s 2018 season, we need to hold back from anointing him the savior. Alonso is flawed and may not fit in well with the Mets.
We’re beginning to see more of Alonso’s weaknesses. Though he conquered Double-A rather handily, facing Triple-A pitchers has had its challenges. Alonso is striking out at a higher rate and struggling to hit above the Mendoza Line.