Afterward, Carlos Mendoza called Alonso “probably the best in the game” at scooping balls in the dirt at first base.

Unlike new teammate Juan Soto, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is quickly living up to the expectations that come with a new contract. Alonso entered play Wednesday hitting .349 with six home runs,

Alonso is on the verge of breaking several team records for the opening month, including several marks he already owns.