Pete Alonso’s Journey to Make Home Run Derby History: Running for Glory
At this year’s Home Run Derby, Pete Alonso, the formidable first baseman for the New York Mets who is renowned for his incredible home run hitting, hoped to leave his mark on baseball history. Alonso’s journey was full of high hopes and anticipation because he had the opportunity to win his third championship, which would have tied him with the great Ken Griffey Jr. for the most all-time wins in the event’s history.
But on that thrilling night, things did not go as to plan. Even though Alonso was a strong competitor going into the tournament, he encountered an unforeseen obstacle right away. Unexpectedly, he withdrew in the opening round, ending his hopes of setting a new record before it ever started. Mets supporters and baseball aficionados were disappointed to see Alonso, who is renowned for his tenacity and unyielding passion, miss the mark.
Still, among the letdown, there’s evidence of Alonso’s lasting influence. By taking part in the Home Run Derby this year, Alonso cemented his status as one of the game’s best sluggers. He made history by becoming just the eighth player to participate in the competition at least five times, an accomplishment that highlights his reliability and stature among power hitters.
When Alonso considers his performance, he doesn’t give up. His desire to win the Derby back and come back stronger than before is burning brighter than ever. With every swing, Alonso feels like he’s getting closer to leaving his mark and securing his position in baseball history.
The baseball community as a whole and Mets supporters in particular are excited for Alonso’s next chapter as the season goes on. Alonso’s quest for Home Run Derby fame continues to enthrall spectators and motivate a new generation of sluggers, as he sets his eyes on even greater victories.
Even though Alonso may not have had the desired outcome for this year’s Derby, his pursuit of excellence continues, which is a testament to his unshakable commitment and passion for the game he loves.
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Collins Drafted by New York Mets in Sixth Round of MLB Draft……
The New York Mets picked Corey Collins, an infielder/outfielder for the University of Georgia, with the 173rd overall pick in the sixth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday afternoon.
During his time at Georgia, the Suwanee native played in 195 games, making 184 starts. He finished with a batting average of.289, 45 home runs, 31 doubles, and 152 RBI. With an on-base percentage of.574 in 2024 during his senior year, he became the first player from the Southeastern Conference to lead the NCAA in that category.
Baseball America’s Second Team All-American for first base in 2024 was the 6-3, 236-pound player. He had a career-high batting season.354 with a school-record 28 hits by pitches, 20 home runs, 58 RBI, 56 walks, and 56 walks. Collins played for the 10th-ranked Bulldogs in 52 games, including 46 starts, at five different positions. Both the regional All-Tournament Team and the NCAA Athens Regional Most Outstanding Player awards went to him.
Collins is fourth in school history with 45 career home runs. On March 19, he hit three home runs in his first three at-bats against Wofford, tying a school record.
Rounds 11–20 of the 2024 MLB Draft will take place tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. You can watch it live on MLB.com.
Following Charlie Condon’s selection by the Colorado Rockies at third overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, Collins is the second Bulldog chosen. Collins will join Dylan Ross, a left-handed pitcher selected by the Mets in the 13th round of the 2022 draft, in the organization.
At least one Bulldogs player has signed a professional contract for 51 consecutive seasons. In addition, Georgia has had a player selected since 1987 at the very least.
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Athens As the top-drafted Bulldog chosen in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft on Sunday night, Charlie Condon of the University of Georgia made history.
The Colorado Rockies selected 6-6, 216-pound third baseman/outfielder Condon third overall. After finishing sixth in 1980 to the San Diego Padres, Condon passed Jeff Pyburn.
“It’s incredibly thrilling to be a part of an organization with so much history in such a cool ballpark with really great people all around,” Condon remarked. It’s been fantastic. My UGA teammates who have helped me get to this point are the only thing on my mind. Without you guys, I wouldn’t be here. That is something I will never forget.”
Earlier in the season, he made history by becoming the first Bulldog to win the Bobby Bragan National Collegiate Slugger Award, the Dick Howser Trophy, and the Golden Spikes Award.
Baseball America, D1Baseball, and Perfect Game selected Condon, the 2024 SEC Player of the Year, as a consensus All-American and Player of the Year.
The Marietta, Georgia native led the country in both batting average (.433) and home runs (37) in the same season during his Bulldog career, making him the third player in NCAA history to accomplish it. In addition, Condon led the NCAA in OPS (1.565), home runs per game (.62), and slugging percentage (1.009). As a five-position player for the Bulldogs in 2024, he also recorded a team-high 57 walks, including 28 intentional free passes.
Condon won the team’s Triple Crown in his rookie season by batting.385 with 25 home runs and 67 RBI, ranking among the best freshmen and all-around seasons in school history. Consensus winner of the SEC Freshman of the Year award, he hit at least one home run in each SEC series while hitting.339-16-30 in league play, setting the record for most SEC Freshman Home Runs with 25. Condon was also a two-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll and a Finance major.
Under first-year Ike Cousins head baseball coach Wes Johnson, Condon is the highest-drafted Bulldog in Georgia baseball history. With Condon added, Georgia now has 12 players (compensation and competitive balance picks) chosen in the first round.
Johnson remarked, “Drafting Charlie this high is a credit to his great work ethic and determination.” It emphasizes that even if you weren’t heavily recruited out of high school, you can still reach an exceptional level with persistence and hard effort. His path is a reflection of his parents’ constant support and direction as well as the priceless contributions of all the coaches who shaped his skill and character. Charlie considers this accomplishment to be both a personal triumph and a source of pride for the University of Georgia baseball program.
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM, the 2024 MLB Draft will resume with rounds three through ten. Rounds 11–20 of the draft begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, the last day of the draft. You can watch it live on MLB.com.
At least one Bulldogs player has signed a professional contract for 51 consecutive seasons. In addition, Georgia has had a player selected since 1987 at the very least.
The 2023 draft included two Bulldogs. The Pirates selected LHP Jaden Woods in the seventh round of the draft. The Nationals selected LHP Liam Sullivan in the 13th round. Alongside Aaron Schunk, Condon will be a member of the Rockies team.
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