When it comes to pure power, clubhouse grit, and fan-favorite fire, few sluggers command attention like this guy. While baseball’s billion-dollar arms race rages on and headlines swoon over eye-watering contracts, one player continues to smash expectations—literally. He’s not just a masher; he’s a movement. And while some stars cash in, Pete Alonso keeps cashing in on outfield seats with moonshots that speak louder than money ever could.
Money can buy you many things, like Juan Soto, but one thing it can’t buy is respect from MLB legends like Alonso has earned from MLB legends. MLB legend, Keith Hernandez appeared on WFAN Sports Radio to discuss Alonso and how his season might unfold.
They also discussed how impressive Alonso has looked early this season. Hernandez stated, “No doubt, and he hopefully will be a Met for a long time. You know, he’s I think the most prolific power hitter of the Mets I’ve ever had. Pete is something that the Mets have just really never had.” And Hernandez couldn’t have been more right.
During the 2024 season, Alonso was truly dominating the league with 34 home runs and 88 RBIs. He was one of the main reasons why the Mets were able to make it to the postseason. If you expect a drop in form this year following the whole offseason drama, you’re mistaken.
Keith Hernandez tells Boomer and @GioWFAN that Pete Alonso is “the most prolific power hitter in Mets history”@WFANmornings pic.twitter.com/8M68Gb4Z4l
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) April 4, 2025
In the six games Alonso has played this season, he has smashed 2 home runs and has 8 RBIs. He delivered one of the best moments for the Mets fans this season against the Miami Marlins, hitting a Grand Slam over the center field. He hit another homer against the Marlins, and that was an important one because it was a game-tying homer.
The New York Mets may have acquired Soto for $765 million, but money doesn’t guarantee clutch performances, and Alonso has delivered them this season. But there’s just one problem: his postseason performance. Hernandez and host Gregg Giannotti are hopeful that it will change this year.
So while the Mets break the bank for shiny new toys, Alonso is out here breaking baseballs—and the hearts of opposing pitchers. You don’t need $765 million to deliver clutch moments; sometimes, all it takes is a Polar Bear with a purpose. Legends recognize legends, and Hernandez just put his stamp on it. Respect isn’t bought—it’s belted 450 feet into the night.
Pete Alonso reveals why he signed with the Mets over Blue Jays
In an era where free agents chase dollar signs like moths to a flame, one slugger zigged while others zagged. While front offices tossed around Monopoly money and promises of October glory, this star made a choice that raised eyebrows and earned respect. It wasn’t just about the numbers, it was about the fit. Alonso didn’t just choose a team; he chose a belief system. And no, it didn’t come gift-wrapped in loonies.
Alonso’s decision to re-sign with the Mets was one of the highlights of this offseason. Now he revealed that he didn’t sign with the Blue Jays because he values legacy and comfort over money. During an interview, he said, “Of course, you have to think and talk and think things over. But ultimately, this was the best decision, the best place, and best circumstances.”
He explained that the Mets’ contract offered him more stability and flexibility than what the Toronto Blue Jays proposed, including the opt-out clause after the 2025 season. He also believes that the project the Mets’ blend of veterans and youngsters, played a huge part in his renewal with the Mets.
In the end, it wasn’t about blue skies in Toronto—it was about unfinished business in Queens. Pete Alonso didn’t just re-sign; he recommitted to a cause. While some chase rings in new zip codes, he’s building his legacy where it all began. Because sometimes, loyalty and vision outweigh a few extra zeros—and Alonso clearly knows which side of the border his baseball heart belongs on.
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