How GOOD is Pete Alonso Actually? [nE7OQVimENi]
How GOOD is Pete Alonso Actually? In 2019, a pair of rookies faced off in the finals of the Home Run Derby. Throughout the first and second rounds, the battles were tough, especially in the semi-final round when Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. had to hit 40 bombs to defeat Joc Pederson. But in the finals, only one rookie could take the crown, and Pete Alonso of the New York Mets defeated Guerrero, Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays. By the time the two rookies were finished, they had hit a combined 148 home runs at Cleveland's Progressive Field. That Derby inspired the Yak Fam to look into Pete Alonso to see how good he really is? I mean watching the rookies face off in the finals was memorable, but what separated this Derby from those before it was the winner's prize. In the previous Home Run Derby, the winner received $525,000. In 2019, the Derby prize blossomed to $1 million. That same year, Pete Alonso had a rookie contract worth $550,000. In just a few minutes of hitting home runs, Alonso doubled his normal take-home pay. He gave 10% of his winnings to a pair of noble charities: Wounded Warriors Project and Tunnel to Towers Foundation. but How Good is Pete Alonso Really? On Baseball Yak we will go through MLB highlights, player profiles, MLB recap, and everything baseball. Stay tuned for the latest MLB and baseball content, where we continue to swing for the fences. Click here to subscribe: Click here to subscribe: