Pete Alonso has a classy response to a fan thanking him for staying away from the Dodgers 

The two-time reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers could have stood pat all offseason long without making any additions, and they would still be viewed as a major contender to win the Fall Classic again in 2026. But that is simply not how the Dodgers operate, which is also why people still wondered whether the Dodgers would win the Pete Alonso sweepstakes.

As it turned out, the star first baseman decided to take his talents to the American League East, signing a 5-year, $155 million contract in December with the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles fans certainly appreciate that the slugger didn’t end up putting pen to paper with the Dodgers. At the Orioles’ spring training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., the 31-year-old Alonso even heard a fan thank him for it.

“Thanks for not joining with the Dodgers. Thank you for coming here,” a fan said while Alonso was signing autographs.

“My pleasure, guys,” the two-time Home Run Derby champion responded.

You can watch that interaction here: