VIDEO: Pete Alonso Ties Cody Bellinger's NL Rookie HR Record With 39th Blast
By Scott Rogust
In his very first season, New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso continues to make history. First, he won the Home Run Derby, thanks in part to his ridiculous power surge in the first half of the season. On Thursday night, Alonso took Atlanta Braves ace Julio Teheran deep to dead center field for his 39th homer of the season, officially tying the NL rookie record set by Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Polar bear plunge!
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 15, 2019
@Pete_Alonso20’s 39th dinger ties him with Cody Bellinger for the most HR by an NL rookie. pic.twitter.com/5H2JajcFWC
Alonso has plenty of time to break the record, as he continues to build upon his Rookie of the Year resume.
This helps. Another day, another Polar Bear plunge.