BALTIMORE — Pete Alonso, the Baltimore Orioles first baseman, has extended an invitation to the son of comedian John Oliver, who is a devoted New York Mets fan. Alonso’s outreach came after Oliver’s youngest son, who already owns a signed baseball from Alonso, expressed some disappointment over the player’s recent signing with the Orioles.
John Oliver Shares Family Loyalty to Mets
John Oliver, known for hosting HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, revealed that he recently informed his sons about Alonso’s five-year, $155 million contract with Baltimore, finalized in December. Despite the excitement surrounding the signing, Oliver emphasized to his children that switching sports allegiances is generally off the table. Nevertheless, his eight-year-old son continued to hope for an exception.
Pete Alonso’s Personal Invitation to Camden Yards
Responding to Oliver’s son’s dilemma, Alonso posted a video on X, inviting the family to attend an Orioles game at Camden Yards. He offered them the chance to participate in batting practice on the field and enjoy a memorable experience at the ballpark.
“Hey, he can always become an O’s fan,”
said Alonso.
“We’d love to extend an invitation to you and your family to come down to Camden for a game this year and you guys can get out on the field for batting practice, and hopefully you guys can come down, have some fun.”
?Pete Alonso, Baltimore Orioles first baseman
The Challenge of Changing Team Loyalty
Despite Alonso’s warm offer, it remains uncertain whether Oliver’s son will embrace the Orioles, as family loyalty to the Mets runs deep. This small moment highlights how devoted young fans can be and the sentimental ties that sports loyalties create between families and teams.
Alonso’s gesture not only aims to welcome new fans to Baltimore but also reflects the personal connections that players can foster beyond the game. Whether this invitation will lead to a change in allegiance remains to be seen, but the story underscores the broader significance of community and family in sports fandom.
