Pete Alonso is heading to Atlanta, but he won’t be taking part in the Home Run Derby.
Alonso was named to the NL roster for the 2025 All-Star Game, which is being held at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, this year. Though Alonso already has 20 home runs on the season for the New York Mets, the 1st baseman has decided not to take part in the Derby this year, which will be held on July 14.
“I’ve never really fully enjoyed the three off days,” Alonso told reporters Sunday. “I just want to be in the best possible position to help this team win. I feel like I’m in a groove with certain things. I definitely will do it again, (this) doesn’t mean no forever. If an All-Star Game happens at Citi Field or another park that I love to hit at, like Fenway or Wrigley, for sure, but I’m not necessarily called this year to do it. I love the event, but didn’t really feel motivated to do it this year.”
A former Florida standout, Alonso was a second-round selection in the 2016 MLB Draft by the Mets. He won Rookie of the Year in 2019 and is now a 5-time All-Star with his 2025 selection.
Alonso won the Home Run Derby in 2019 and ’21.
Pete Alonso says he will not be participating in this year's Home Run Derby: pic.twitter.com/yTQ2BJsbFF
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