Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso

Personal Information

Full Name Peter Morgan Alonso
Date of Birth December 7, 1994
Nationality American
Height 1.9 m
Role First baseman

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“I wouldn’t wait for him as a free agent” - MLB podcaster weighs in on the Mets’ potential future with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. over Pete Alonso “I wouldn’t wait for him as a free agent” - MLB podcaster weighs in on the Mets’ potential future with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. over Pete Alonso
“I wouldn’t wait for him as a free agent” - MLB podcaster weighs in on the Mets’ potential future with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. over Pete Alonso 
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"Luis Arraez is a one-trick pony" - MLB sportscaster discourages Mets from targeting 3x batting champion as Pete Alonso's replacement "Luis Arraez is a one-trick pony" - MLB sportscaster discourages Mets from targeting 3x batting champion as Pete Alonso's replacement
"Luis Arraez is a one-trick pony" - MLB sportscaster discourages Mets from targeting 3x batting champion as Pete Alonso's replacement
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"Nolan Arenado is on a rapid decline" - MLB sportscaster dismisses Cardinals star as Mets' Pete Alonso replacement "Nolan Arenado is on a rapid decline" - MLB sportscaster dismisses Cardinals star as Mets' Pete Alonso replacement
"Nolan Arenado is on a rapid decline" - MLB sportscaster dismisses Cardinals star as Mets' Pete Alonso replacement
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"Most entertaining part" - Pete Alonso's wife Haley shares her take on post-game brawl following Michigan vs. Ohio State NCAA football clash "Most entertaining part" - Pete Alonso's wife Haley shares her take on post-game brawl following Michigan vs. Ohio State NCAA football clash
"Most entertaining part" - Pete Alonso's wife Haley shares her take on post-game brawl following Michigan vs. Ohio State NCAA football clash
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Pete Alonso's wife Haley celebrates 'Ohio Thanksgiving' with ex-Mets free agent Pete Alonso's wife Haley celebrates 'Ohio Thanksgiving' with ex-Mets free agent
Pete Alonso's wife Haley celebrates 'Ohio Thanksgiving' with ex-Mets free agent

Pete Alonso: A Brief Biography

Pete Alonso, Source: Instagram, @polarpete20

Peter Morgan Alonso is a first baseman in American baseball. Nicknamed the “Polar Bear”, he plays for the New York Mets in the MLB.

Pete Alonso was born on December 7, 1994, in Tampa, Florida, United States. He made his MLB debut for the Mets on March 28, 2019. He scored his first home run against Drew Steckenrider and the Miami Marlins on April 1, 2019. Since then, he has made many accomplishments in his baseball career. He became a 3-time All-Star in 2019, 2022 and 2023. He also represented Team America in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Alonso has so far secured a batting average of .253 with 172 home runs, 443 RBI, 13 stolen bases, .342 OBP and .868 OPS. He has become one of the best baseball players in the New York Mets team.

Pete Alonso Personal Information

Name Peter Morgan Alonso
Age 28 years old
DOBDecember 7, 1994
Nationality American
Mother Name Michelle Lynn Alonso
Father Name Peter Matthew Alonso
Profession Baseball Player
Net Worth $10 million estimated
Height 6’3”
Weight 245 lbs
Education Jesuit High School, Henry. B. Plant High School, University of Florida
Relationship Status Married

Pete Alonso’s Early Life

Pete Alonso was born and raised in Miami. He attended Jesuit High School but later transferred to Joseph. B. Plant High School to complete his schooling. He further enrolled in The University of Florida to complete his studies.

As an athlete, he played a variety of sports including lacrosse and football before deciding to become a baseball player. He played baseball during his college years. Additionally, he also participated in the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2015. In 2015 and 2016, he represented Florida in the College World Series.

Pete Alonso’s Personal Life

As part of his personal life, Pete Alonso is an enthusiastic outdoorsman. His favorite hobbies include hunting and fishing. He appeared in a season 9 episode of the outdoors hunting television show “MeatEater” along with Steven Rinella. In that episode, he hunted a mule deer in Colorado.

Apart from this, not much is known about his personal life.

Pete Alonso’s Family Background

Pete Alonso with his parents
Pete Alonso with his parents, Source: - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Pete Alonso is American by nationality but Spanish by ethnicity. His parents are Peter Matthew Alonso and Michelle Lynn Alonso.

Peter Matthew Alonso is Pete Alonso’s father. He is the son of Spanish refugees who fled Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War and settled in Queens, New York. Peter was born in Lancaster, Ohio but moved to Florida after marrying his wife and Pete was born. He would train his son to shape him up into the baseball player that he wanted him to be.

Pete’s mother is Michelle Lynn Alonso (nee Morgan). She is a native of Lancaster, Ohio. She and Pete’s father Peter met as students during high school and eventually married each other. She also played college softball at Ohio Wesleyan University. She was her son’s initial baseball trainer and helped him to train by throwing baseballs at him.

Pete also has a younger brother named Alex Alonso. He is 5 years younger than Pete and currently plays lacrosse at Queens University.

Pete Alonso’s Wife

Pete Alonso with Haley Alonso
Pete Alonso with Haley Alonso, Source:- Instagram, @polarpete20

Pete Alonso’s wife is Haley Alonso (nee Walsh). She was born on September 9, 1994, in the United States. She attended Michigan State University, where she studied journalism and political science. She is a former figure skater and also chose journalism as a career. She worked at NBC News in Boston. She also is a blogger who shared her knowledge and experience with her followers about various topics like fashion, lifestyle choices and travel destinations. She currently works as an influential fashion blogger. Apart from this, she is also an active member of various non-profit organizations.

Pete and Haley met each other when she first saw him playing baseball for the Florida Gators on her college campus. They kept a strong connection despite having a long-distance relationship. They finally got engaged in 2018 and Haley moved to Florida to be closer to Pete. Finally, the couple tied the knot in November 2021.

Pete Alonso’s Kids

Pete and Haley Alonso do not have any children as of 2023. However, they are proud dog parents to a French bulldog named Brody.

Pete Alonso’s Social Media

Pete Alonso is quite active on social media. He can be found on Instagram at @polarpete20. The account has 352K followers. Alonso posts various images and videos related to his baseball career and his personal life on this account.

Not much information is available regarding his other social media accounts.

Pete Alonso’s Net Worth

Pete Alonso’s net worth as of 2023 can be estimated to be about $10 million as per caknowledge.com. He has achieved this net worth from his baseball career and his various other activities so far. Here is his net worth year by year so far.

Year Net Worth
2023 $10 million
2022 $7 million
2021 $4 million
2020 $2 million

His net worth will only increase as his baseball career progresses towards the future.

Pete Alonso’s Brand Ambassadors

Pete Alonso has been a brand ambassador for organizations like T-Mobile and New Era. He is also a brand ambassador for Captains for Clean Water, an ecological non-profit organization.

Apart from this, Alonso has also worked with various organizations like BMW, Nike and Rawling, Fanatics, Dugout Mugs, Dove Tail Bats, Topps, Panini, PLAKATA Baseball, Citi Bank, PDQ Fresh Chicken, Kenny Hwang Jewelry, Murphy Automotive Group, Miracle Toyota, Perfect Game USA, Riot Sports Gear, College Hunks of Tampa, The Data Vault, OAI Inc. and Candy Digital.

Pete Alonso’s Investments

There is currently no information available about the investments made by Pete Alonso.

Pete Alonso’s Career Stats

Pete Alonso is quickly becoming an accomplished baseball player. His playing skills for the New York Mets are well-liked by the fans. He has been an important member of the Mets and has helped them to win several games. Here are his career stats so far according to the mlb.com

Career Regular Season Stats
At-Bats 2287
Runs 361
Hits 578
Home Runs 172
Runs Batted In 443
Stolen Bases 13
Batting Average .253
On-Base Percentage .342
On-Base Plus Slugging .868

Pete Alonso’s career stats will change as his baseball career progresses into the future.

Pete Alonso’s Achievements

Pete Alonso is gaining various achievements as he continues with his baseball career. He has been praised by various fans and critics for his baseball skills. Here are his achievements so far in his baseball career.

Year Achievements
20191st All-Star Game appearance, member of the All-MLB First Team, NL Rookie of the Year, MLB home run leader.
2022 2nd All-Star Game appearance, NL RBI leader.
2023 3rd All-Star Game appearance.

Pete Alonso’s achievements will only increase as his baseball career moves into the future.

Pete Alonso’s Contract

On January 13, 2023, Pete Alonso signed a 1-year contract worth $14,500,000 with the New York Mets, thereby avoiding arbitration in the process, as per Spotrac. According to this contract, Alonso has been guaranteed $14,500,000 with an annual average salary of $14,500,000.

In 2023, Pete Alonso will be earning a base salary of $14,500,000 while keeping a total salary of $14,500,000.

Pete Alonso’s Diet

Pete Alonso is an excellent chef off the field. He likes to cook and eat his one food. He is good at eating meat and has eaten squirrel, elk, bison, rabbit and duck tongue. He considers cooking to be a form of art and always likes to experiment with his cooking styles.

However, he also likes eating foods that are not processed and are filled with nutrients. It helps him to grow and develop himself.

While he is traveling during the MLB season, he likes to try out the special foods in each place he visits like cioppino in San Francisco, steak in the Midwestern regions and barbecues in Pittsburgh. He also loves exploring restaurants along with his wife Haley in New York City.

Pete Alonso’s House

There is not enough information available about Pete Alonso’s house. However, he has resided in New York City since April 2019 as per si.com. He used to share a one-bedroom home in the Upper East Side along with his then-fiancee Haley Walsh.

Pete Alonso’s Cars

There is not much information available about cars owned by Pete Alonso. However, as per si.com, he has a Lexus SUV which he used to drive to Citi Field early on in his career as a New York Mets player.

Pete Alonso also owned a Ford F250 pickup truck. As per the New York Post on March 13, 2022, he was involved in a car accident with his truck because another driver did not pay attention to red light and struck his vehicle, which flipped over three times. Alonso himself considers the incident to be a close experience with death. He even suffered from PTSD from the incident.

FAQs

A. Pete Alonso’s nickname is “Polar Bear.”

A. Pete Alonso is currently 28 years old.

A. Pete Alonso plays for the New York Mets in the MLB.

A. Pete Alonso has scored 172 home runs in his career so far.

A. Pete Alonso is a 3-time All-Star in 2019, 2022 and 2023.

A. Pete Alonso’s wife is Haley Alonso (nee Walsh).

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