Trending Now - Alonso Determined to Improve After Disappointing Orioles Debut
WHO:
NY Post - Pete Alonso, a 31-year-old MLB player, currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles.
MLB.com - Craig Albernaz, manager of the Baltimore Orioles; Adley Rutschman, teammate; Gunnar Henderson, teammate; Taylor Ward, teammate; Shane Baz, right-hander for the Orioles; Samuel Basallo, catcher for the Orioles.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Alonso's performance included going 0-for-3 with a walk in the Orioles' series-opening 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Alonso's batting average dropped to .176 and his OPS to .538 after the game on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Alonso stated, “Yeah, it stinks, first couple weeks, not performing up to my standards,” after the game on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Alonso struck out looking after getting into a 3-0 count during the game against the Giants on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Alonso struck out swinging on a 76.7 mph curveball from Giants pitcher Landen Roupp during the game on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Alonso grounded out to second base to end the fifth inning during the game against the Giants on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Alonso drew a two-out walk in the eighth inning when the Orioles were behind 6-1 during the game against the Giants on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Manager Craig Albernaz commented on Alonso's struggles, stating, “It looks like he's trying to handle too much as far as the prep in his approach,” on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Alonso's teammate Shane Baz expressed confidence in Alonso, saying, “I don’t think anybody’s worried about Pete,” on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Alonso's teammate Samuel Basallo stated, “It’s just a matter of days until he gets it going here soon,” on April 7th, 2026.
NY Post - Pete Alonso expressed frustration with his performance, describing it as "unacceptable."
MLB.com - Alonso has a batting average of .176 and an OPS of .538 after 13 games with the Orioles.
MLB.com - Alonso has hit one home run since joining the Orioles, which occurred on March 31st against Jacob deGrom.
MLB.com - Alonso's performance has included a 3-for-32 batting record over his last eight games, equating to a .094 average.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The Orioles' home games are played at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Alonso's home run was hit on March 31st, 2026.
MLB.com - The Orioles' series-opening loss to the San Francisco Giants occurred on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - The Orioles have a record of 6-7 as of April 11th, 2026.
WHY:
MLB.com - Alonso stated he is not meeting the expectations set by himself, the team, and the fans, which is causing his frustration.
HOW:
MLB.com - Alonso described his approach at the plate as needing improvement, indicating he is trying to handle too much in his preparation and is searching for better pitches to hit.
(UPDATED April 12, 2026 04:00 UTC)
In the Orioles' series-opening loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, Pete Alonso went 0-for-3 with a walk, bringing his batting average down to .176 and his OPS to .538. After the game, Alonso acknowledged his struggles, saying, “Yeah, it stinks, first couple weeks, not performing up to my standards,” while manager Craig Albernaz noted that Alonso seems to be trying to handle too much in his approach. Despite the rough start, teammates Shane Baz and Samuel Basallo expressed confidence in Alonso, with Baz stating, “I don’t think anybody’s worried about Pete,” and Basallo adding, “It’s just a matter of days until he gets it going here soon.”
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(UPDATED April 11, 2026 19:13 UTC)
Pete Alonso, the 31-year-old MLB player currently with the Baltimore Orioles, has expressed frustration with his performance, calling it "unacceptable" as he struggles with a batting average of .176 and an OPS of .538 after 13 games. His recent performance includes a disappointing 3-for-32 batting record over the last eight games, which translates to just a .094 average, and he has only hit one home run since joining the team March 31st against Jacob deGrom. Alonso acknowledges that he is not meeting the expectations set by himself, the team, and the fans, and he believes he needs to improve his approach at the plate as he searches for better pitches to hit.