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Everyone agrees almost-All-Star-MVP Pete Alonso’s free agency will go better the second time around. But my question is this:&nbsp;

Why is he worth so much less than Rafael Devers?&nbsp;

Alonso has an .859 OPS to Devers’ .855 (and Alonso’s OPS plus is better, 137-128). The Giants took on the $255 million on the Devers deal (and gave up four players). Alonso is two years older, but unlike Devers, he plays 1B enthusiastically.&nbsp;

There seems to be a bias against 1B — maybe it’s better to refuse to play there?&nbsp;

There seems to be a bias against 1B — maybe it’s better to refuse to play there? {ai:summary}Pete Alonso's upcoming free agency is expected to yield better results than his previous one, yet he is valued significantly less than Rafael Devers. Both players have comparable OPS stats, but Devers secured a $255 million deal, raising questions about the perceived undervaluation of first basemen.This disparity may stem from a bias against the first base position, suggesting that teams might prefer players who can contribute defensively elsewhere. Alonso's strong performance and enthusiasm for the position challenge this notion. #sports

Why is Pete Alonso worth so much less than Rafael Devers?

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