{"id":113229,"date":"2026-01-31T23:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T04:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=113229"},"modified":"2026-01-31T23:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T04:26:18","slug":"are-mets-better-with-bo-bichette-than-pete-alonso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2026\/01\/31\/are-mets-better-with-bo-bichette-than-pete-alonso\/","title":{"rendered":"Are the Mets Better with Bo Bichette than Pete Alonso?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like an annual rite of passage, the <\/span>New York Mets<\/span><\/a> seem to have an offseason more eventful than a Game of Thrones season finale<\/span> every year. This winter has been no different, as they let <\/span>Pete Alonso<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Edwin D\u00edaz<\/span><\/a> walk, traded<\/a> <\/span>Brandon Nimmo<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Jeff McNeil<\/span><\/a>, and signed <\/span>Devin Williams<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Bo Bichette<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Jorge Polanco<\/span><\/a>. Steve Cohen and David Stearns definitely know how to keep the Mets trending on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n

We could analyze all the comings and goings of the Metropolitans, but let\u2019s just focus on two names for this exercise: Pete Alonso and Bo Bichette. <\/span>The Mets let their all-time leader in home runs<\/a> sign with the Baltimore Orioles<\/a><\/span>, and they snatched a coveted free agent from the jaws of their rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies. If we focus on this singular swap of infielders, are the Mets better with Bo Bichette than Pete Alonso?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bo Bichette and Pete Alonso: Are the Mets Better Now, or Then?<\/h2>\n

At the Dish<\/b><\/h3>\n

Pete Alonso has more homers than any player in New York Mets history. <\/span>In fact, since entering the majors in 2019, he is third among all players<\/a><\/span>. The Polar Bear is pretty much a lock for 35+ home runs, 100+ RBI, and a .500+ slugging percentage. Obviously, Bo Bichette is not going to provide that sort of power production. His career highs of 29 dingers and 102 RBI came in 2021. Alonso also tends to see a lot more free passes, usually around 65 walks a season. With that power often comes some swing and miss, so the <\/span>2019 NL Rookie of the Year<\/span><\/a> also had four seasons of 150+ Ks in Queens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bichette gives New York less power but much more in terms of average and hits. <\/span>Dante\u2019s son<\/span><\/a> twice led the AL in hits and four times had 180+ in a season. Conversely, the now departed Mets first baseman has never had more than 170 knocks in a year. All those hits have resulted in a .294 career batting average for Bichette, with Alonso holding a .253 career mark. Both players have a knack for doubles: Alonso led the NL with 41 in 2025, and Bichette has had 30+ two baggers four times. Neither player is very speedy, so <\/span>Rickey Henderson\u2019s stolen base numbers look safe<\/span><\/a>. However, Pete tends to score more runs than Bo, but health plays a big factor there and will be discussed in a bit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Father & son moment.<\/p>\n

Bo and Dante Bichette pose for a photo pic.twitter.com\/m59893MonR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n