Pete Alonso Takes Shot at Yankees When Talking About Mets Fans' Loyalty
By Jerry Trotta
How long does it take for a big-leaguer to become a legend for the respective club that he is playing for?
Well, for Mets' rookie phenom Pete Alonso, the legend continues to grow. The 24-year-old slugger recently clubbed his 30th home run of 2019, tying the franchise record for most HRs in a first half of a season. He's the type of player and leader that Queens will want donning the blue and orange threads for years into the future.
And if the Metropolitan fan base didn't already back that notion, they certainly will after they read the latest comments Pete made about the Amazins' loyalty.
Pete Alonso says the Mets have the most loyal fans in baseball:
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 8, 2019
"It's very easy to hop on a bandwagon - we have the Yankees and they have 27 World Series. For people to stay true to the Mets and not deviate and waver, I think that's a sign of loyal fans" https://t.co/QlBJ2QePjX pic.twitter.com/rAzTPpUA26
Wow. Not only did the rook applaud Mets devotees, but he also called out the crosstown rival Yankees and their bandwagon buffs.
"I love the support the Mets fans give us and I think they're some of the best fans in baseball because whether the team's doing well or not doing well they're still coming out to the games," Alonso continued.
Most HR before the All-Star break, Mets history:
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 7, 2019
1-t. Pete Alonso, 30 (2019)
1-t. Dave Kingman, 30 (1976)
3. Carlos Beltran, 25 (2006)*
4. Mike Piazza, 24 (2000)
5-t. Jay Bruce, 23 (2017)
5-t. Todd Hundley, 23 (1996)*
*Went on to set/match the Mets' single-season record of 41.
Alonso's confidence is admirable and his comments definitely won over the hearts of Yankee-haters but calling out an organization who's won 27 World Championships compared to the Metsies two is exceptionally brazen.
What a way to spice up the Subway Series rivalry.