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Mets: Jacob deGrom is better but Pete Alonso is more important in 2020

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets celebrates on the field after a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on September 28, 2019 in New York City. Alonso broke the rookie home run record with his 53rd of the season during the game. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Jacob deGrom might be the best player on the New York Mets, however, Pete Alonso is the most important to the team’s success in 2020.

The most important member of the 2020 New York Mets is not Jacob deGrom.