Pete Alonso’s 2024 season was a step back from his usual dominance, but expectations for 2025 are already sky-high. With Juan Soto joining the New York Mets, multiple fans believe Alonso is primed for a strong rebound. Chris Gimenez of MLB Network Radio is among those predicting a powerful season for the Mets’ slugger.

Pete Alonso still hit 46 home runs and had 88 RBIs in 2024, but it was still a decline from his 130-RBI season in 2023. Now, with Soto hitting in front of him, Alonso has a scope to return to elite production. Will 2025 bring a resurgence for the Polar Bear? Experts certainly think so.

Pete Alonso’s power scope in 2025

Pete Alonso’s powerful weapon has always been his power and that is not changing. However, in a “down” 2024, Alonso launched 46 home runs anyway. The distinctiveness? A drop in RBI production, largely because of inconsistent lineup safeguard. Now, with Juan Soto getting on base ahead of him, Pete Alonso’s run-producing scope needs to skyrocket. As Chris Gimenez highlighted, “Him getting a scope to hit behind Juan Soto, who is going to be on base a ton“.

With Soto posting a .410 OBP in 2024, Pete Alonso will have multiple scopes to drive in runs. In 2023, when he had Francisco Lindor as well as Brandon Nimmo setting the table, Alonso racked up 130 RBIs. In addition, Gimenez sees a return to that stage, “I think we see something closer to what we saw out of Pete Alonso in ‘23 compared to we did in ‘24“.

If the Polar bear capitalizes, he could be among the league leaders in RBIs once again. Beyond just RBIs, Alonso’s home run potential remains elite. Despite his 2024 struggles, he still ranked in the top 5 percent of MLB in barrel rate. With a better lineup safeguard, he could return to the 50-home-run mark. As Gimenez put it, “I am really excited to see, yes, what the power numbers are, because I think we will see a better version of him in that regard this year“.

Why a bounce-back season is likely

Pete Alonso’s 2024 numbers could have dipped, but enhanced metrics highlight he was still making elite contact. His assumed slugging percentage, .515, was larger than his actual, .491. His hard-hit rate sat at 48.2 percent ranking in the 85th percentile and his barrel rate remained among MLB’s best. Despite the drop, Alonso still launched 46 home runs, proving his raw power never disappeared. With Juan Soto now in the lineup, Pete Alonso needs to see more pitches to hit, enhancing his scopes of a bounce-back season.

Another aspect? Contract motivation. Pete Alonso is again set to hit free agency after 2025. A monster year could secure him one of the largest deals for a first baseman in MLB history. His walk rate, which was 10.9 percent and strikeout rate, which was 21.5 percent, remained consistent, highlighting his plate approach is still intact.

The Mets finished seventh in the National League in runs scored in 2024, however, with an enhanced offense, the team could easily climb in the top five.

The pieces are in place for a big season from Alonso. With Juan Soto setting the table, the Mets’ first baseman has a real shot at another 40  home run, 120 RBI campaign. Will Alonso rise to the occasion? Mets fans certainly hope so. What do you think, will 2025 be Alonso’s best season yet?