The buzz around Queens isn’t just about the Big Apple’s usual lights—it’s about a power hitter who’s rewriting the Mets’ playbook. No, it’s not Juan Soto, but someone else making noise with every swing. This $54M slugger is off to a blistering start this season, and if he keeps this up, he could achieve something rare—something that hasn’t been done in the National League since 1937. Intrigued? So are we. Could this be the year that this player finally etches his name in Mets history? An insider believes so. And he has strong reason to!
This said star has been stacking up numbers that jump off the page—a .341 batting average, a .463 on-base percentage, and a .659 slugging percentage. He’s not just mashing homers; he’s hitting for average with impressive consistency. With nine home runs and 34 RBIs already in the bag, he’s become a run-producing machine. Even more impressive? He’s tightened up his plate discipline, slashing his strikeout rate from 24.7% last year to just 15%. The bat is quicker, the eye is sharper—and the results are loud. But who are we talking about?
The player at the center of the discussion is Mets, 1B Pete Alonso. Because of this great play, MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman has made a bold claim: this Mets slugger is about to win the National League Triple Crown this season. “The notion that [he] could lead the league in home runs and/or RBIs is hardly an ambitious proclamation and seems highly plausible at this point. But entering this season, it would’ve been far-fetched to expect a career .249 hitter to compete for a batting title in tandem with his usual power production. Yet here we are!”
It is very rare to win the Triple Crown, which means being the league leader in hitting average, home runs, and RBIs all in the same season. It was last in 1937 that such a streak was seen. This was when Joe Medwick hit .374 with 31 home runs and 154 RBIs for the St. Louis Cardinals during a season. This is the most recent season in the American League. The hit was in 2012 for Miguel Cabrera with the Detroit Tigers. He hit .330 with 44 home runs and 139 RBIs. It would be a massive accomplishment for any Mets player to join this elite group.
Often compared with one another, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Pete Alonso are currently leading the charge. However, it’s Alonso who sits at the center of this bold prediction. So far, Shohei Ohtani is batting .304 with a stellar 1.063 OPS, but his 12 home runs and 20 RBIs leave him short in the Triple Crown’s power categories. Aaron Judge boasts an eye-popping .396 average along with 12 home runs and 34 RBIs, but it’s Pete Alonso who’s striking the perfect balance across all three stats. Why Pete Alonso? The prediction had this answer as well!
Jordan Shusterman’s pen continued upon this as he wrote, “So far, Alonso has done more than just reestablish his offensive credentials after what might’ve been his worst season in 2024—he looks better than ever. This is most evident in his sky-high batting average (.328!), which is the key ingredient of this bold prediction.” But what has made Pete suddenly surge as a player.
Well, his surge stems more from clear offseason tweaks. His contact rate has jumped from 73.4% in 2024 to 81.2% in 2025, while his chase rate has dropped from 32.1% to 24.5%. He’s punishing mistakes too—his hard-hit rate sits at 51.6%, up from 44.9% last year. These gains have fueled both his .341 average and .463 OBP, proving his power hasn’t come at the expense of plate discipline. The goal was clear: make more consistent contact without sacrificing his trademark power. Simply put, Alonso is combining patience with punch like never before.
A Triple Crown winner would be the first in Mets history. This slugger’s present path isn’t just about getting praise for himself. It’s about putting his name in the same league as the greats and making Queens proud. Will the predictions go right? Or is this too early to say? We will find out.
Pete Alonso’s triple crown dreams eye a lucrative market ahead
Pete Alonso’s 2025 campaign has been remarkable. Currently, he shares the National League lead and ranks third. The Mets have a perfect lineup and are just doing everything right. But among all the rights, a situation might cost them Pete Alonso. And what’s that? His contract.
Alonso’s two-year, $54 million contract with the Mets, inked in February 2025, included a player option for the 2026 season. Given his present performance, most expect him to look for a more profitable, long-term deal. Spotrac forecasts Alonso could get a six-year contract worth around $186 million, reflecting his elite position among MLB hitters. Almost every clubhouse is going to follow him if he enters. Amidst all that, a name has already come forward.
The Mets’ rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, have surfaced as a possible suitor. Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports observed that the Phillies could aim for Alonso, particularly if Kyle Schwarber goes into free agency. Conahan noted, “Alonso, who is expected to opt out and make more than the two-year, $54 million deal he signed with the Mets during the offseason, could be a target for the Phillies.”
He also said, “However, to say that Alonso isn’t a better player at this stage of his career, especially being only 30 years old, would be unfair.” The Mets, on the other hand, have financial limitations that might hinder attempts to keep Alonso. With a substantial chunk of their budget committed to other stars, notably a $765 million agreement with Juan Soto, the Mets may be cautious to grant Alonso a long-term contract. Alonso’s future is hanging in the balance, and the prospect of his joining a division rival adds interest to the story. This financial scene sets the stage for a possibly spectacular offseason.
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