That was one of the few nights of the year I got to stay up past of my bedtime and watch. DUNEDIN., Fla. Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the spring training game against Tampa Bay with right knee discomfort. A 359-foot wall-scaper by Story in Round 1. Soto thrilled the crowd of 49,048 with a 520-foot homer, the longest derby drive in the Statcast era, topping 513 feet the New York Yankees Aaron Judge in 2017 at Miami. What we remember about Pete Alonso's Home Run Derby . Best odds to win. We're joined by Gary, Jamie, James McNicholas from The Athletic & fans from Arsenal & Manchester City.Our Arsenal fans are as confident as ever, but Gary is still sceptical on Arsenal's title challenge, doubting their experience.But is this a different Manchester City team to their previous title winning sides? Im a power hitter, and I think Im the best power hitter on the planet, he said. His slugging percentage has fallen from .583 in his first season to .478 through 77 games in 2021. Alonso has 17 now and was seeded fifth in the Derby. #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/wpkFfhwtTk, #REPETE! Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. pic.twitter.com/HvYc7e6WRR, Shoutout, @TreyMancini. All 74 of Pete Alonso's homers. The Mets first baseman announced on Instagram on Wednesday that he'll participate in his second career Derby next month in Denver after winning his first one in 2019. He will face Royals catcher Salvador Perez, who has 21 homers so far this year, in the first round. His name is Pete, and he hits taters. Alonso barely broke a sweat, swatting 14 home runs in the first 1:57 before calling his timeout. In baseballs pay structure, which is based largely on service time, Alonso made the $555,000 minimum as a rookie in 2019, and his salary now is just $676,775. And he's happy to do it. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 10:46 pm ET, at Its a great [hitting] background, its always a fun environment and always a fun park to go play in.. Alonso and his blue-and-orange bat went 6 for 6 in a 28-second stretch to give him 23 homers in the final round after Mancini hit 22 in the thin Rocky Mountain air. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. He previously won the 2019 Home Run Derby at Progressive Field in Cleveland as a rookie. Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona: Catalans edge feisty Clasico after Franck Kessie forced first-half Eder Militao own goal in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg - as Xavi's side bounce back from . Guerrero had an RBI single during the first inning in his lone at-bat. 2019 Topps Now Home Run Derby PETE ALONSO Rookie Gold Bonus PSA 10 Gem Mint. By. 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Monday, it felt like the Mets slugger might challenge that number in the first round. Alonso went on to have some legendary quotes throughout the night. He said his Mets teammates considered that disrespectful, and asked if it made him mad. The special lumber told the 26-year-old Alonsos life story. Coming in, Mancini was considered a longshot by most bookmakers (his +1600 odds to win entering the night were the longest among the eight-hitter field) but he wound up defying expectations in a big way with a win over Olson in the first round and hometown rep Story in the second round. , Man charged after dead body, infant found in apartment, Infants death linked to contaminated breast pump,, Carjacking suspect caught after wild chase in L.A., Dillon Brooks Blasts Warriors, Draymond Green in, Chase Elliott to Miss Race After Injuring Leg in, Ex-NBA Player Anthony Morrow Arrested on Kidnapping,, Spirit Sign Youngest Player in NWSL History, 15-Year-Old, Report: Cowboys to Franchise Tag Pollard If No Deal, Adam Schefter Pranks Podcasters With Fake Lamar Jackson, Sources: Giants Offer QB Jones Between $35 Mil and, What Each Likely First-Round QB Needs From Their, CAT scan: Pet goes through X-ray machine at Virginia, Bradenton family home ransacked by intruders: police. "I feel like. Just super creative. On Monday, Alonso won the Home Run Derby for a second time, defending his 2019 title (the event was canceled in 2020). Michael Joseph Piazza (/ p i t s / pea-AHT-s; born September 4, 1968) is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1992 to 2007. As his final home run soared above Dodger Stadium, Juan Soto fell to one knee and tossed his bat to the sky. #HRDerby #MakeItMajor pic.twitter.com/R9uBCvYdDt, Tip of the cap to Dave Jauss. The longest home run of Round 2 was a 498-footer by Alonso. TAMPA (WFLA/AP) - Mets slugger Pete Alonso defended his Home Run Derby title by beating Salvador Perez, Juan Soto and Trey Mancini. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit nearly 100 home runs during Monday night's Home Run Derby, and each barreled ball sounded like a piston firing. pic.twitter.com/KzXMtFtEvy, Alonso needed 25 seconds to hit six home runs and walk it off, RE-PETE! World champion Verstappen is favourite again but can Mercedes duo Hamilton and Russell stop the Red Bull star, are Ferrari finally up to a title challenge and is Alonso set for a shock return to the top? TWENTY of these were 475+ feet. He also had a pitcher with uncanny precision: the Mets bench coach Dave Jauss. Alonso crushed 35 home runs in the first round, the highest single-round total of the night, and 23 homers in the final round to beat Mancini. 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Im just going to get a lot of sleep, as much as I can, he said. #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/0SrfpkLlFl, The stars are out in Denver for the Celebrity Softball Game. He then went on to beat division rival Juan Soto in the semifinals and advance to the finals to face off against Baltimore Orioles slugger Trey Mancini. If he keeps going like this, Alonso could be the new Bobby Bonilla: every July, hell get a check for $1 million. Life becomes much easier in the Derby. 11:05 pm ET, at Alonso also took home $1 million for his win in 2019. They then tied with six homers apiece in the one-minute tiebreaker round. Seven big talking points ahead of the new F1 season Hes hitting balls over 500 feet with ease. 10:51 pm ET, at Alonsos 20 blasts measured out to a total distance of 1.6 miles and boasted an average velocity of 108.1 mph as they shot into the Los Angeles golden sky. Its kind of like a good umpire, you dont even know hes there. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. Alonso in total hit 74 home runs on the night. Die neuesten Meldungen aus der Welt des Sports. Don't tell that to Alonso, who takes the Home . It was awesome, really awesome that I was able to collaborate with him, and his artwork is just absolutely incredible. Alonso does seem uniquely suited for the Home Run Derby. Rule No. Share. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. After successfully defending his Home Run Derby crown, New York Mets star Pete Alonso is of the opinion that nobody can mash dingers like him. When Pete Alonso isnt power-hitting, hes powerlifting. Alonsos longest drive of the night traveled 514 feet. Im going to win it again.. 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Im like, No, Im going to win anyways, it doesnt matter, Alonso said. 10:42 pm ET, It took two dramatic tiebreakers, however, though it took two dramatic tiebreakers to do it. Alonso is the fifth seed. 10:35 am ET. pic.twitter.com/02i1eEpO4Y, What a night! Mets @ Marlins. #PeteAlonso pic.twitter.com/t5Gimhe2oL, Pete Alonso joins Yoenis Cspedes and Ken Griffey Jr. as the only players to win back-to-back HR derbies! thrower and to be able to come out on top like this is really special, not just for me, but for him.. 2019 Topps Now Pete Alonso RC PSA 10 Gem Home Run Derby Gold Bonus #HRD-2B. "I feel like I'm the best power hitter in the game," Alonso told ESPN during a television interview after winning the Home Run Derby.He earned a $1 million winner's prize. pic.twitter.com/L5cR6lYxWI, RE-PETE. Alonso walks it off for his second straight Derby win, Mancini (13) over Story (12) with time to spare, Alonso (16) over Soto (15) with time to spare, Soto (31) over Ohtani (28) in two swing offs, Same approach, same result! The 2019 National League Rookie of the Year opened with 35 homers in the opening round and finished with 74 across the entire competition. Moments before taking the field at this years Home Run Derby, cameras captured the slugging first baseman deadlifting 135 pounds in full uniform.