Pete Alonso set the Major League Baseball rookie home run record in 2019 when he blasted 53 home runs for the New York Mets. He broke the previous mark of 52 set by Aaron Judge in 2017, finishing his debut season with a powerful mix of consistency and clutch hitting. Alonso’s record was not just about raw power but durability and confidence, as he quickly became the heart of the Mets lineup and one of the most feared young sluggers in baseball.

Unfortunately he signed with Baltimore and his tenure with the Mets has ended.

Very cool pre rookie card Eddie Murray.

I love cards with blue sky in the background. Just gives the feeling that it's a perfect day for baseball.

Jim Palmer was 20-9 with a 2.68 ERA in 1971, part of a legendary Orioles rotation that featured four 20 game winners. He went 2-0 in 3 solid post-season starts, but Baltimore came up just short of repeating, losing to Roberto Clemente's Pirates in 7 games.

Orioles rising star ⭐️