Since making his major-league debut in 2019, Pete Alonso has established himself as one of the game’s best power hitters. His goal with his home runs these days goes beyond just making the Mets win games.
Alonso declared on Saturday that for each home run he hits this season, he will donate $1,000 to animal shelters.
Alonso’s strength might just be able to help. He broke the Mets’ team record and set a rookie record with 53 home runs in 2019. He came on strong in 2019. That year, he made his first appearance in an All-Star Game, won the Home Run Derby, was named the NL Rookie of the Year, and placed seventh in the MVP voting.
Since then, Alonso has kept up his amazing bombardment. Throughout his major league career, he has hit at least 37 home runs in every season barring the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Alonso hit 46 home runs last year despite his batting line declining to.217/.318/.504 over 658 plate appearances.
For Alonso, the 2024 season is crucial. He will be among the most sought-after players when he becomes a free agent at the end of the season.
Alonso’s strong bat will have a significant effect on whatever team he ends up playing for after this season. However, this year, that power will also be felt off the field, as every home run will contribute to animal rescue.
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