Pete Alonso made a major announcement about his MLB Home Run Derby future.
But Alonso used this news to make another announcement: he'll also be competing in the 2024 Home Run Derby.
Alonso first won the contest in 2019 as a rookie, defeating Toronto Blue Jays standout Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in an iconic final round at Progressive Field in Cleveland. There was no 2020 MLB Home Run Derby due to the pandemic, but Alonso successfully defended his 2019 title two years later at Coors Field in Denver. The “Polar Bear” clobbered 74 home runs overall in the 2021 event, including 23 in the final round, to join Griffey Jr. and Cespedes as the only players to win consecutive derbies.
“Yeah, just something I’m really excited to do,” Alonso said. “And I’m happy they asked because it’s an opportunity for me to give back to the community. I’m really excited to do it, and I think it’s a great opportunity to use it as a platform to help give back."Alonso added that if takes home any prize money from this year’s competition, he’ll be putting it to his Alonso Foundation.
Also of note is that former Mets hitting coach Dave Jauss will be throwing to Alonso during the Derby. Jauss, 67, threw for Alonso during his 2021 victory, and also during the 2022 derby in Los Angeles. Mets’ batting practice pitcher Aaron Myers threw to Alonso during the ‘23 competition.
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