One year ago, today.

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One Year Ago, Alonso Became Derby Champ



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One year ago today, Pete Alonso took the national stage, representing the New York Mets in the 2019 Home Run Derby. At just 24 years old, Alonso became just the second Met in team history to enter the All-Star break leading the league in home runs. Alonso's 30 home runs prior to the break were the headline for the Mets in what appeared to be another forgettable season. New York was 13.5 games back in the division and seven games out of the Wild Card race. All the talk surrounding the team at the time was either centered around Alonso or who could be flipped at the trade deadline. With all eyes on him, many looked at Alonso's presence in the derby as the apex of the season. This was a chance for Mets fans to see their team come out victorious through the monstrous bat of the “Polar Bear”.

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[Edgy MD]

Look at the package on that guy!

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

I don't wanna pee on anyone parade but who cares about a stupid skillz contest

[Ceetar]

I mean, I like it, it's fun. But it's just a fun event, it's not

With all eyes on him, many looked at Alonso's presence in the derby as the apex of the season.

yeah no. But consider the source, so..

[Frayed Knot]

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: I don't wanna pee on anyone parade but who cares about a stupid skillz contest

Yeah, the phrase 'HR Derby' and 'apex of the season' should never occur in the same sentence.

[whippoorwill]

Don't miss the never ending AS break

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

It was a shame the tabloid cover of this non-event knocked out MICKEY MOUTH CLUB