The dream season for Pete Alonso continues. The former Florida Gator has busted onto the scene in his rookie season. The New York Mets and the rest of baseball once again saw why Alonso will most likely be the NL Rookie of The Year. In Wednesday’s game against the Colorado …
Read More »6,106! MLB Breaks Single-Season Home Run Record
When Justin Verlander publicly claimed that MLB was intentionally “juicing” their baseballs this season, not too many people around the league were thrilled. “Major League Baseball’s turning this game into a joke. They own Rawlings, and you’ve got Manfred up here saying it might be the way they center the …
Read More »Pete Alonso Takes the MLB Lead on Home Runs
Record-Setting The New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks played their first game of the series Monday night. Besides the Mets 3-1 win, it ended up being a monumental game for one player in particular. Pete Alonso surpassed Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout’s MLB home run lead with his solo shot …
Read More »Bader, Puk Shine in the Big Leagues
In 2015, Harrison Bader and A.J. Puk were teammates at the University of Florida. Both players now sport MLB uniforms. Bader was called back to the big-leagues on Tuesday after starting the 2019 season on the St. Louis Cardinals roster. The speedy center fielder was demoted to AAA after hitting …
Read More »Mets’ Pete Alonso sets NL rookie home run record
With one swing of the bat, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso made history. The 24-year-old rookie set the National League rookie home run record with 40 home runs and counting on Sunday. The previous record holder, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Cody Bellinger, set the previous mark at 39 home runs …
Read More »Home Runs at a Record Pace in MLB
The number of home runs hit this season is the big talk going around Major League Baseball. Just by looking at these stats, you can see why home runs are the talk in the league. Slugging for Records Christian Yelich is on pace for 60 home runs, even though he …
Read More »Alonso Plays to Survive, Wins 2019 Derby Title
Cleveland’s Progressive Field welcomed 36,119 fans to witness nearly three hours of nonstop slugging in what might be the greatest power display in the event’s history. The field of eight power hitters drove a total of 312 home runs out of the park during Monday evening’s showing; making for a …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Named an MLB All-Star
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the few bright spots in what has been an underwhelming season for the team so far. In recognition of his strong rookie season, Alonso is heading to the MLB All-Star Game. A Gator in the Majors Alonso is just …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Coming Through for the Mets
Former Gator Pete Alonso is proving to be extremely valuable, and only getting better, for the New York Mets. In just three months since being called up, the now all-star nominee is doing things for the New York Mets that no one could have imagined. Last Game In the Mets …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Shining for the New York Mets
The New York Mets are at the top of the NL East in large part because of former Gator first baseman Pete Alonso. In his first season in the majors, Alonso leads the team in batting average, home runs, RBI, on-base percentage and hits. A Look at the Numbers Alonso …
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