Pete Alonso Declines 2025 Home Run Derby as Star Power Thins Ahead of Event
Pete Alonso, one of the most prolific power hitters in baseball, has decided not to participate in this year’s Home Run Derby. The New York Mets first baseman, who won the event in both 2019 and 2021 and has competed in five consecutive Derbies, said he’s stepping back to rest and refocus for the second half of the season.