Alonso, 30, has already surpassed his Fangraphs WAR (2.3 to 2.2) from last year, and he’s close to matching his Baseball Reference WAR (2.6 to 2.2). Last season, he hit .240 with a 123 OPS+, 34 home runs and 88 RBI.

Pete Alonso remains the most significant Mets player, both on and off the field. With a sacrifice fly that won the game and an MVP-caliber season to date, he's playing like a superstar. His affection for New York and leadership status place him at the focal point of the Mets' 2025 narrative.

The New York Mets are doing something in 2025 that great teams always do: winning close games late.Monday night was just the latest example, as New York rallied in the bottom of the ninth to break a 3-3 tie and won the game on a one-out sacrifice fly from superstar first baseman Pete Alonso.