Pete Alonso Finishes Fifth in AL MVP Vote and Named to All-MLB First Team

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso finished fifth in the AL Most Valuable Player voting, appearing on 28 of 30 ballots. Building on a stellar debut season after signing a five-year, $155 million contract, Alonso was also named to the All-MLB First Team as the league leader among first basemen in home runs (40), RBIs (113), runs (100), and fWAR (5.0). He cemented his status as a fan favorite and a crucial clubhouse leader for the Orioles.