New York Mets 1st man from Pete Alonso base got out of a car crash in Tampa, Florida, truck overturned three times

TAMPA, FL – New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he was not injured when his car overturned Sunday in a crash in Tampa.

The Star Match participant said his wife Hailey was in the car behind him and reported it to authorities.

“For me, it’s a really special stay here,” Alonso said Monday. “It’s a really special spring workout because yesterday was very close to death. My car overturned, probably about three times, and the guy drove at a red light and I knocked me down and I’m very grateful that I’m alive. I am. very grateful that I am healthy.I am very grateful that I am here.

“Anything can happen at any moment and I am very happy to be here,” he added. “Hit, take a few balls, throw, feel fine, feel good. Tomorrow I will be ready for full activity. Today you just need to do some personal work, such as one-on-one training. But today I just feel really happy to be here , not only alive but also healthy ”.

Alonso was on his way to the Metz camp when the accident happened.

“One thing I came here for work, came for spring training, and the next thing I know, I push the windshield and try to get out of the overturned car. So I’m really happy to be here. Thank you, nothing is wrong. Also, thank you, Ford, for the great technique, ”he said.

The accident happened around 6:30 p.m. Tampa police said another driver had been issued a report for driving at a red light, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing.

In addition, Mets ace Jacob deGrom has stated that he intends to exercise his right to withdraw from the contract to become a free agent after the season. He will give up a salary of $ 33.5 million for 2023, which is part of a deal that provides for a club option of $ 32.5 million for 2024.

The 33-year-old right-hander, two-time Sai Young Award winner, has said he wants to stay at the Mets.

“For me, I don’t want it to be a distraction,” he said. “I’m thrilled with this team and I’ve said it before, I love being a Met, and I think it would be really cool to be one for the rest of my career. But the plan is to take advantage of that option and be in constant contact in the off-season with the Mets and Steve Cohen and the front office. ”