You thought Aaron Judge’s rookie season in 2017 was impressive? Pete Alonso has been sending baseballs back, back, back and gone all season long, and he made it official on the second-last day of the regular season: He’s got the rookie home run record. 53 dingers!
Not a bad way to get your career started! Alonso was named to the All-Star team earlier this season, and he was even able to overcome a record-breaking night from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to claim the Home Run Derby title.
Think this one feels special?
There’s one more day of baseball action! Alonso could still get to 54, or more. Something to watch on the last day of the season, but there’s no denying that this guy is special.
