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.

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.

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.