Pete Alonso expresses his support for former teammate Dom Smith, who is hoping to secure a roster spot with the New York Yankees this season. Smith, who has struggled since leaving the Mets, is competing against fellow left-handed hitters for a designated hitter role after Stanton's injury. Alonso recalls their earlier days in the majors and believes Smith deserves another chance to shine. The article discusses Smith's fluctuating career and potential return to prominence if he impresses in spring training.
I'm really happy for him that he's having a good camp,'' Alonso said of Smith, who was once considered the Mets first baseman of the future- until Alonso came along.
Dom is a really good player and I hope they let him break with the team and give him a ton of at-bats,'' Alonso said.
Smith is battling Ben Rice and J.C. Escarra, both also lefty hitters, for at least part-time DH duties to start the season.
His career peaked in 2020, when he got some MVP votes during the COVID-shortened season, when he was still platooning at first with Alonso.
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