“I Really Do” – 28-Year-Old MLB Superstar’s Honest Aaron Judge Admission May Upset Loyal New York Mets Fans

The legendary rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees may be one of the greatest of all time, but for New Yorkers, the local “Subway Series” between the Mets and Yankees – two teams from the same city – often sparks heated debates and rivalry among fans from different boroughs. And when Pete Alonso dropped significant praise for rival outfielder Aaron Judge, his comment served to fuel the fire and potentially exacerbate the already contentious dynamic between the two boroughs of Queens and Manhattan.

Notably, in a recent interview with GQ Sports, Pete Alonso, affectionately dubbed Polar Bear, praised the 2022 American League MVP. Moreover, the 2019 Rookie of the Year went as far as calling Aaron Judge the greatest player on the planet.

What did Pete Alonso say that could potentially bring him slack from Mets fans?

Back in 2019, Pete Alonso broke a glorious record, set by Aaron Judge, in his 2017 Rookie Year. Now, two years down the line, after the Pinstripes managed to conquer the Mets in the 2022 Subway Series, Pete Alonso passed a comment that could well irk the Mets fans.

The two-time All-Star praised Aaron Judge and said, “He’s the best player on the planet right now. He’s having an absolutely insane year, and I hope he continues. I really do.”

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In all fairness, was Pete Alonso wrong? If he does manage to find the heat of angry Queens fans, would that indicate jealousy towards the Pinstripes and Aaron Judge, or an actual truth? Today, without any doubt, Aaron Judge stands as the face of New York and the entire MLB to an extent and this reputation is based on a season that displayed candor, power, and dominance.

Which Aaron Judge record did the ‘Polar Bear’ break in 2019?

In 2017, Aaron Judge burst onto the scene with the New York Yankees, setting a record for most home runs hit by a rookie with 52. But two years later, when Pete Alonso made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets, he not only matched Judge’s impressive feat but surpassed it by hitting 53 home runs in his rookie season.

Today, who do you think is the greater slugger? Aaron Judge or Pete Alonso? Make your choice in the comments below.

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