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Mets' Pete Alonso Nominated for Prestigious Heart and Hustle Award
8 Aug
Summary
- Mets star slugger Pete Alonso nominated for 2025 Heart and Hustle Award
- Alonso competing with 29 other team nominees, including top players
- Alonso hitting .264 with 25 HRs and 91 RBIs through 115 games in 2025
The New York Mets have announced that star slugger Pete Alonso has been nominated for the 2025 Heart and Hustle Award. Alonso, a five-time All-Star, is one of 30 team nominees for the award, which recognizes the player who "exemplifies a true passion for the game and who best embodies the values, spirit, and tradition of the game."
Alonso is competing against a talented field of nominees, including Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners, Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals, and José Ramírez of the Cleveland Guardians. Through 115 games played in the 2025 season, Alonso is hitting .264 with 25 home runs and 91 RBIs, showcasing his offensive prowess and dedication to the game.
The Mets are currently in the thick of the NL East race with the Philadelphia Phillies, and Alonso's continued excellence on the field has been a key factor in their success. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Alonso, saying that it would be "special" for the slugger to break the franchise's all-time home run record, which he is just two homers away from achieving.
