The New York Mets, despite failing to qualify to the playoffs, boasted one of the best offensive units in the league. They were among the leaders in wRC+ and their lineup didn’t have too much trouble producing runs.
However, the sophomore season wasn’t so smooth for first baseman Pete Alonso. The Mets’ slugger was the Rookie of the Year in the National League in 2019, and he set a record for most home runs for a first-year player with 53.
While he hit homers at a similar pace this season (16 in 57 games), his overall production fell off a cliff.