Pete Alonso may see himself enjoying his total profession in Queens — if one vital factor works out.
The star Mets first baseman and his dad spoke with The Put up’s Steve Serby this week, and when requested about ending his profession with the Amazin’s, Alonso stated it “could be awesome” if all of it works out on the “business” finish of issues.
“That could be awesome. It’s really rare for a guy to spend his whole career with one team — I mean, I’ve thought about it, for sure,” Alonso stated. “However the enterprise facet of issues has to work out for that. I really like enjoying right here. It’s superior. I hope that the enterprise facet works out to be that means.
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“I hope that the business side works out to where I don’t have to do that [leave].”
A protracted free company stored Alonso’s Mets future in limbo this previous offseason.
However he ultimately signed a two-year, $54 million contract — with an opt-out after 2024 — shortly earlier than spring coaching to stay in Queens.
Thus far, it has paid dividends for each Alonso and the Mets, as he’s within the midst of a profession 12 months.
By 70 video games, Alonso has a .298/.397/.584 slash line — which might all mark career-bests — with 17 residence runs and an MLB-leading 22 doubles and 63 RBIs.
His 179 OPS+ additionally leads all Nationwide League hitters.
It comes one 12 months after Alonso’s rocky contract season, during which he posted a career-low .788 OPS within the common season earlier than hitting probably the most iconic residence runs in franchise historical past within the ninth inning of the win-or-go-home recreation of the wild-card collection in opposition to the Brewers.
“I want to see [him] succeed wherever he’s at, so it would be great if he retires as a Met,” his dad, Peter, informed The Put up. “And, if he doesn’t, I wouldn’t want to be in the other dugout.”
