New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso earned his "Polar Bear" nickname during his rookie year before he proceeded to set the all-time rookie mark for home runs

On February 12, just days before the New York Mets began their 2025 spring training, news broke that slugger Pete Alonso had agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract (that includes a player opt-out after the first season) to return to Queens.

Pete Alonso has always been known more for his bat than his glove, but the Polar Bear is hoping to change that this season.