Pete Alonso
Definition
Pete Alonso, nicknamed 'Polar Bear,' is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Renowned for his prodigious power hitting, he won the MLB Home Run Derby in 2019 as a rookie and again in 2021, setting records along the way.
A fan favorite in Queens, Alonso embodies the modern slugger archetype with his massive frame and even bigger swings.
Examples
Pete Alonso crushed another moonshot into the Citi Field upper deck, reminding everyone why he's called the Polar Bear.
When Pete Alonso steps to the plate, the outfielders might as well pack up and go home early.
Fans chanted 'MVP' for Pete Alonso after his derby domination, but pitchers just chanted 'Why me?'
Pete Alonso's offseason workouts look like a bear preparing for hibernation—except he's bulking up to demolish fastballs.