Alonso is closing in on the organization's all-time home run record, but he added more to his resume on Tuesday night.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who made his fifth All-Star Game appearance of his seven-year career on Tuesday, was poised to play a big role in what was the first-ever "swing-off" that decided who won the game.

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is taking some inspiration from the NHL in a new suggestion he has for Major League Baseball. He thinks the sport should let players fight. While speaking at the All-Star Game events this week, Alonso was asked what MLB rule he would change if he were given the chance.