Pete Alonso's Career Stats: A Year by Year Breakdown of the Met's MVP
As the first overall pick in the 2016 MLB draft, Pete Alonso has established himself as one of the most dominant players in the game. From his humble beginnings to becoming the National League's Most Valuable Player in 2019, Alonso has consistently impressed fans and pundits alike with his power-hitting abilities. In this article, we'll take a year-by-year look at Alonso's career stats, examining his growth, achievements, and setbacks to gain a deeper understanding of his success.
2016: The Draft Year
Alonso was drafted by the Seattle Mariners with the 2nd overall pick, but his rookie season wouldn't be until 2019. However, scouts began noticing his talent early on. According to Keith Law, a well-respected baseball analyst, Alonso's impressive performance in the minor leagues garnered attention from teams. "He was one of the most polished, advanced hitters I saw in the 2016 draft," Law said in an interview with ESPN.
* College stats:
+ Batting average: .343
+ Home runs: 37
+ RBIs: 137
* Minor league stats (AZL/Short-Season):
+ Batting average: .326
+ Home runs: 18
+ RBIs: 65
2017: A Strong Start in the Minors
As a 21-year-old in the New York Mets' organization, Alonso continued to rake in the minor leagues. He earned a promotion to High-A St. Lucie and eventually made his way to Double-A Binghamton, where he demonstrated his power-hitting skills.
* Minor league stats:
+ Batting average: .284
+ Home runs: 31
+ RBIs: 89
2018: A Stellar Offensive Season
Alonso made his full-season debut with the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas Aviators. He dominated the Pacific Coast League with impressive power numbers, leading to his MLB call-up in June. Alonso's rapid success was acknowledged by his manager, Luis Rojas, who praised his "calm at-bats" and ability to "stay focused." Alonso finished 2018 with a .265 batting average, 21 home runs, and 59 RBIs.
* Minor and MLB stats:
+ Batting average: .266 (MILB/.265 MLB)
+ Home runs: 42 (MILB/21 MLB)
+ RBIs: 95 (MILB/59 MLB)
2019: A Season to Remember
The waiting game was over for Alonso, who burst onto the scene in his rookie season with an unrelenting barrage of home runs. He broke the single-season record for rookie home runs and took home the National League's MVP award, solidifying his status as the league's premier power-hitter.
* MLB stats:
+ Batting average: .280
+ Home runs: 53
+ RBIs: 120
* Alonso's impressive rookie campaign left a lasting impression on his peers. "It's incredible what he's done," said Rockies' manager Bud Black. "He's been an impact player right from the start. He's got a tremendous ability to get huge at-bats."
