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What makes Pete Alonso’s journey to Rookie of the Year lock even crazier

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Any intrigue surrounding the National League Rookie of the Year vote likely concluded in August and September as Pete Alonso was crushing his way into the record book.

The Mets first baseman will almost certainly be officially recognized for his historic season on Monday, when the award’s vote tally is released by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Alonso would become the first Mets player since Jacob deGrom (2014) to win Rookie of the Year.

Alonso’s spectacular season included a major league leading 53 home runs. Along the way, he broke Aaron Judge’s MLB rookie record of 52 homers that had been established in 2017.