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My Take
Okay, I have a real soft spot for Pete Alonso. The "Polar Bear" nickname fits him perfectly, this big 6-foot-3 slab of a first baseman who looks like he wandered out of a Florida summer to crush baseballs into the stratosphere. I love that he came up through the Florida Gators and then just announced himself in 2019, winning Rookie of the Year while swinging like he had something to prove every single at-bat. What I dig most is the personality, though. He plays with this loud, joyful, charge-the-fences energy that makes the Mets fun even when New York baseball can be a grind. He's not subtle, he's not trying to be, and honestly that's the whole appeal. Pure power, pure heart, big swings.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pete Alonso
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・アロンソ
- Reading
- ぴーたー・あろんそ
- Born
- December 7, 1994 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Height
- 190 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Henry B. Plant High School
- University
- University of Florida
Awards & achievements
- 2019 Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pete Alonso born?
Born December 7, 1994 (age 31).
Where is Pete Alonso from?
Pete Alonso is from Tampa, Florida, United States.
What does Pete Alonso do?
Pete Alonso works as baseball player.
How tall is Pete Alonso?
Pete Alonso is 190 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.