New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is one of the most popular players in MLB—not only for his propensity for hitting home runs, but also for his character. And on Saturday, he announced a commitment that should make every baseball fan happy when he hits a moon shot this year.
“So, the Alonso Foundation, this year, we’re going to be donating $1,000 per home run to animal rescues,” Alonso told reporters Saturday. “We’re going to be trying to tackle the issue of getting animals out of kill shelters.”
Alonso went on to explain that the donations will fund rescue efforts to get animals, especially dogs, out of kill shelters.
