PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 08: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets in action against the Houston Astros during a spring training baseball game at Clover Park on March 8, 2020 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Mets defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is slumping through the first few games of his sophomore year. Has the pressure gotten to him?
Last year, New York Mets rookie first baseman Pete Alonso took the National League by storm as he led all rookies in home runs, RBI and, almost single-handedly carried the Amazins offense to victories through certain stretches of the 2019 season.