NEW YORK — Giants Shaun Anderson has pitched in just four major league games, but he has already earned the attention and respect of the top rookie hitter in the National League.
Mets slugger Pete Alonso thought the world of Anderson long before either player reached the majors.
“I’m definitely looking forward to facing a buddy,” said Alonso, who was teammates with Anderson at the University of Florida. “It’s awesome that me and him are here right now. It seems so far away, but three years ago really isn’t that far. It’s crazy that me and him are here and playing against each other.