Alonso and Acuña Sweep NL Monthly Honors as Mets Reap Early Season Rewards
The National League’s first wave of monthly awards is in, and Queens cleaned up.
Pete Alonso has been named National League Player of the Month, while Luisangel Acuña claimed Rookie of the Month, MLB announced Friday.
The pair’s recognition is a fitting reflection of the Mets’ best-in-baseball April, where the team surged to the top of the league behind sharp, aggressive baserunning and consistent power at the plate.
Polar Bear Power Surge: Alonso’s MVP April Puts NL on Notice
For Alonso, it’s another exclamation point in a season that’s already reestablishing him as one of baseball’s premier hitters—and as a very expensive problem for the rest of the league. In 33 games, the 30-year-old slashed .345/.473/.664 with eight home runs, 11 doubles, and 30 RBI.
The Polar Bear is on fire 🐻❄️🔥
Congrats to Pete Alonso on being named N.L. Player of the Month! pic.twitter.com/ytbb5nWpFs
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 2, 2025
He’s led the National League in on-base percentage and, now, in fWAR (2.2), collecting 14 multi-hit games along the way. His 1.137 OPS trailed only Aaron Judge, also named American League Rookie of the Month, across the Majors.
Your NL leader in fWAR entering today…
Pete Alonso. pic.twitter.com/8pnfvhF3rX
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) May 3, 2025
On Tuesday, he cracked career RBI number 614 (now 616 total), passing Ed Kranepool for fifth all-time in franchise history. He’s played every bit like the face of the franchise fans always claimed he’d be—and now, on a two-year prove-it deal with an opt-out, he’s playing like a stud rewriting his own market.
A genuinely admirable cornerstone of the organization, Alonso has been etching his name in Mets’ history since his debut in 2019. With 234 career home runs, he lands just eight behind David Wright and 18 back of Darryl Strawberry atop the club’s all-time leaderboard, and all-time No. 1 is well within reach for the “Polar Bear” in 2025.
Most home runs in Mets history:
Darryl Strawberry: 252
David Wright: 242
Pete Alonso: 234 https://t.co/NWgJSpz8s6— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 3, 2025
Alonso’s not just a slugger—he’s a stabilizer on the right side of the diamond. With a 99.6% fielding percentage, he’s been a scoop machine at first, regularly saving outs, extending innings, and turning errant throws into web gems with ease.
And if you know how I felt about a DH winning MVP last season, you already know how much higher I rank a player like Pete—who brings elite power and stonewall defense—when it comes to defining value. Playing both sides of the game, and playing them exceptionally, is where these kinds of cases should start and end.
Rookie on the Rise: Acuña’s Speed, Spark, and Staying Power
Not to be outdone, Luisangel Acuña is proving he belongs in Queens—not just as a September call-up—and not just as a temporary fill-in.
As of May 1, Acuña had racked up 21 hits, seven steals, 13 runs scored, and a .288/.342/.356 slashline across 27 games. He ranks second among NL rookies in both batting average and fWAR (0.4), and his 97th-percentile sprint speed has already forced the Mets to rethink their infield configurations to keep his bat—and legs—in the lineup.
This kid can play! 🤩
Congrats to Luisangel Acuña on being named N.L. Rookie of the Month! pic.twitter.com/dLWmfFTclC
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 2, 2025
After going just 3-for-19 in his first 10 games, Acuña adjusted fast. The 23-year-old has gone from platoon piece to lineup staple, outlasting Brett Baty on the roster, starting at second base over Jeff McNeil, and continues to showcase why he was one of the centerpieces of the Max Scherzer trade just last summer.
Among NL rookies out of the gate, Acuña’s been absolute nails and near the top across the board—second in games played, third in at-bats, hits, and doubles, second in average, third in OBP, and sixth in OPS (minimum 50 AB).
Luisangel Acuña just might be the fastest player in baseball….
— SleeperMets (@SleeperMets) April 29, 2025
Acuña may not have flashed much power in the box just yet, but he’s showing off elite instincts, untouchable baserunning, and a plate approach that’s getting tougher by the game. The Mets’ utility man is tied with Dylan Crews for the most stolen bases among NL rookies, and he hasn’t even fully grown into his game offensively.
MLB Put on Notice: Mets Have October Intentions
With Alonso locked in at the heart of the order and Acuña forcing the hand for everyday reps, the Mets are rolling deep—with bats that barrel, gloves that pick, and arms that shove. April was a warning shot.
