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The 2022 MLB Home Run Derby is just one week away, and it is no surprise that Pete Alonso is the headline of the event. He won the past two Home Run Derbies in 2019 and 2021. He just announced that he is going for three in a row by competing in this year's competition as well.
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In 2019, Alonso beat Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. by hitting 23 home runs in the final round. In total, he had 57 home runs, which is the third-most in derby history.
In 2021, he won again, beating Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini in the final round. Alonso hit a 514-foot homer in this derby, the third-longest in MLB StatCast history.
Although Alonso is known around the league for his success in the Home Run Derby, he is also having a terrific season this year. So far this season, Alonso is batting .273 with an .881 OPS.
He also has 23 home runs, the fifth-most in the MLB and 70 RBIs which leads all of baseball. He has been the driving force for the New York Mets, who are in first place in the National League East.
Pete Alonso has been known throughout his career for hitting home runs, having hit 53 in his rookie season, the most ever by a rookie. He also has 129 home runs already in his short career, among the most in the amount of games he has played.
Since Alonso has won the last two Home Run Derbies in epic fashion, it's no surprise he's the frontrunner in this year's event. Major League Baseball fans knew this, and were hyped to see Alonso announce his participation this year. Here's what MLB fans had to say about Pete Alonso and this year's Home Run Derby.
MLB fans are excited to see Pete Alonso go for his third Home Run Derby win
The general consensus is that Alonso is going to win the Home Run Derby.
This fan mentions how the betting line for Alonso is going to be a lock.
However, some fans do not believe Alonso can win a third time.
We will find out on July 18.
