By Aminat Pete Alonso: The Old-School Slugger in a New-School World
Pete Alonso is a baseball superstar from a bygone era. He’s a household name with incredible power, playing in the bright lights of New York City. Since his rookie season in 2019, only Aaron Judge has hit more homers, and nobody’s driven in more runs. He’s a four-time All-Star, two-time Home Run Derby champ, and always brings the energy.
But here’s the thing: it’s a new world in baseball, and Alonso’s free agency has been a slow burn. Teams are scrutinizing his age (he’s turning 30), his mediocre on-base percentages over the past two seasons, and his lackluster defensive and baserunning skills.
So, is Alonso worth a nine-figure contract? Is he overhyped? Did his agent, Scott Boras, misread the market? Maybe he’ll end up back with the Mets, especially since his camp has proposed a three-year deal with opt-outs. This is a big departure from the seven-year, $158 million contract offer he turned down in 2023.
Let’s dive deeper into Alonso’s situation and see if his impressive power numbers are enough to justify a massive deal. Which teams might still be interested in signing him?