Pete Alonso, Jacob DeGrom Make ESPN’s All-MLB First Team
Jeff Passan of ESPN decided to gather a panel of baseball media members to start their own version of the Major League Baseball’s All-Pro team.
The first annual ESPN All-MLB team includes Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and starter Jacob deGrom.
First Team
Catcher – J.T. Realmuto
First Base – Pete Alonso
Second Base – Ozzie Albies Jr.
Third Base – Alex Bregman
Shortstop – Marcus Semien
Outfield – Mike Trout
Outfield – Cody Bellinger
Outfield – Christian Yelich
Designated Hitter – Nelson Cruz
Utility – DJ LeMahieu
Starter – Gerrit Cole
Starter – Jacob deGrom
Starter – Max Scherzer
Starter – Stephen Strasburg
Starter – Justin Verlander
Reliever – Aroldis Chapman
Reliever – Josh Hader
Reliever – Liam Hendriks
Reliever – Taylor Rogers
Reliever – Kirby Yates
Alonso dominated the voting at first base appearing on 66 of 68 ballots and getting 45 first-team votes. He continues to rack of the accolades after being a first-time All-Star, Home Run Derby Champ, Rookie of the Year, and won the regular season home run crown.
ESPN’s second team featured Mets reliever Seth Lugo after he posted a 2.70 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and had 104 strikeouts in 80 innings during the 2019 season.
No Mets made the third team, with Howie Kendrick as the utility player over Jeff McNeil being a bit of a head-scratcher.