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4w ago

Pete Alonso Is First Player to Lead Both Leagues in RBIs

Alonso’s AL home run and RBI crowns in 2026 put clear pressure on the Orioles to add lineup help this offseason.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run in the first inning at Citi Field in Queens, New York, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, Image 2 shows Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns speaks during his end of year press conference at Citi Field, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
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Overview

  • Alonso finished the 2026 season as the American League leader with 113 RBIs and 43 home runs, becoming the first player since RBIs were tracked in 1920 to top the RBI list in both the AL and NL in separate seasons.
  • He signed a five-year, $155 million deal with Baltimore before the season and showed durability by appearing in all 161 games the Orioles played when a rainout canceled their 162nd game.
  • The Orioles ended the year 79-82 and missed the playoffs, and Alonso publicly called that result unacceptable as he urged the club to improve.
  • Analysis of team offense shows a sharp gap between Alonso and his teammates, with Baltimore ranking near the bottom of the league in OPS and total hits and relying heavily on his production.
  • The outcome has immediate consequences for the Orioles’ front office because they must decide how to allocate resources in the offseason to surround Alonso with more consistent lineup support and pitching help.