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Pete Alonso Unanimously Named Orioles' Most Valuable Oriole

His first season in Baltimore produced roughly 40 home runs, the 300th of his career and a '300 acts of giving' charity drive that has drawn strong local response.

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Sep 21, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) celebrates a home run during the eighth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie LeBlanc-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The unanimous Most Valuable Oriole vote was announced Wednesday and makes Alonso the first player to win unanimously since Cedric Mullins in 2021.
  • Alonso delivered a high-output debut for Baltimore this season with about 40–41 home runs, roughly 108–110 RBIs and a reported 4.6 bWAR that led the team in key offensive categories.
  • He reached his 300th career home run in September and marked the milestone with a foundation effort that covers 300 animal adoption fees and other community donations.
  • After the Orioles’ final home game, Alonso called teammates back onto the field to lead a cap tip to fans, a moment widely shared by local media and social posts.
  • Despite Alonso’s performance and leadership, the Orioles sit outside the postseason picture in the AL East and will face roster and pitching decisions in the offseason.