During his introductory press conference on Friday, Alonso revealed that he spoke with former Orioles and Mets manager Buck Showalter and asked about his impressions of the franchise. Showalter told him, "Pete, you're gonna absolutely crush this place [Camden Yards]."

Pete Alonso explains to Orioles fans how he got his 'Polar Bear' nickname with the Mets and that he embraces it

After decades of seeing their rivals drop big money on top free agents, the Orioles have finally done it themselves.

Pete Alonso will wear No. 25 with the Baltimore Orioles. Alonso, who wore No. 20 for seven seasons with the New York Mets, said in a video shared Friday by the Orioles he chose his new number because his son was born in 2025.

The Baltimore Orioles introduced Pete Alonso at Camden Yards after reaching a $155 million, five-year deal with the slugging first baseman earlier in the week.

Pete Alonso bet on himself in 2025, and it paid off in a major way. Alonso reportedly agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported. The contract comes a year after Alonso, 30, struggled to secure a long-term deal on the free-agent market.