The Mets Police

Welcome to another season of Sterling or Scully!

To catch everyone up, this series judges Home Run calls. A call can either be a “Sterling” meaning that it is a terrible home run call, most likely mailed in by an announcer absent mindedly using a catch-phrase such as “To The Track, To The Wall, It’s Outta Here” that doesn’t factor in the actual play.

Or the call is a “Scully” which is a home run call that captures the excitement of the moment in a unique way. Many times, saying less is more.

A call is either Sterling or it is Scully. There are no in-between grades. You must pick one or the other.

Let’s kick off 2023 with whoever this is on ESPN

¡“Pa’ fuera, pa’ la calle,” con Ronny Mauricio! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/wiumj7GzcK

— Mets de Nueva York (@LosMets) February 27, 2023

This call is challenging. It’s spring training, which everyone is already sick of after 3 days, and the score is 12-5, so this is not Kirk Gibson.

That said, the call is kinda lame. This one is also over the wall? Yawn.

One of the roles of the announcer is to shepherd us through the game. If you don’t care about the home run, why should I care….this call is an invitation to turn the sport off because everyone is clearly bored with the event. Therefore the grade is clear…

VERDICT: Sterling

I asked the AI the difference between Pete Alonso and a Polar Bear.

Pete Alonso is a professional baseball player for the New York Mets, while a polar bear is a large, carnivorous bear native to the Arctic.

While there are many differences between the two, some key ones include:

Appearance: Pete Alonso is a human being and looks vastly different from a polar bear, which has thick white fur, large claws, and a distinctive snout.
Habitat: Pete Alonso lives in the United States and spends much of his time on baseball fields, while polar bears are found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Diet: Pete Alonso is an omnivore and can eat a variety of foods, while polar bears are carnivorous and primarily eat seals.
Behavior: Pete Alonso is known for his athletic ability and skill on the baseball diamond, while polar bears are known for their strength, hunting prowess, and ability to survive in extreme environments.

In short, Pete Alonso and a polar bear are two very different things with little in common except for perhaps their shared love of cold climates (as many baseball games are played in chilly weather).

I then asked if if the Mets should trade a Polar Bear.

It is important to clarify that “Polar Bear” is actually Pete Alonso’s nickname, which was given to him during his rookie season with the New York Mets in 2019.

Assuming you are asking whether the Mets should trade Pete Alonso, it would depend on a number of factors, such as his performance on the field, his value to the team, and the potential return they could get in a trade.

Pete Alonso is a talented player and has been a key contributor to the Mets since he joined the team. He was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 2019 and won the Home Run Derby in his rookie season as well. In 2020, he had a bit of a down year but rebounded in 2021 with a strong season.

Trading a player like Pete Alonso would likely require a significant return in terms of other players, prospects, or draft picks. Depending on the circumstances, it may make sense for the Mets to consider a trade, but they would have to weigh the potential benefits against the risk of losing one of their top players. Ultimately, it would be up to the team’s front office to determine whether a trade involving Pete Alonso would be smart for the Mets.

Do Polar Bears strike out a lot, especially on pitches thrown low and away?

Polar bears, as animals, do not play baseball, so they cannot strike out or hit any pitches.

However, if we are referring to Pete Alonso, the baseball player whose nickname is “Polar Bear,” he has been known to strike out at times during his career. Like many power hitters, he has a tendency to swing hard and miss on pitches, especially those thrown low and away from him.

In his rookie season, Alonso set a record for most home runs by a rookie in a single season, but he also struck out 183 times, which was the third-highest total in the National League that year. In 2020, he struck out 71 times in 57 games, but he also hit 16 home runs and had a solid on-base percentage. In 2021, he struck out 145 times in 160 games, but he also hit 37 home runs and had a strong overall season.

While striking out can be a negative for a player, it is not necessarily indicative of poor performance overall, especially for a power hitter like Alonso who is often swinging for the fences. In any case, it is unlikely that polar bears themselves strike out, as they are not known for playing baseball.

It is not meaningful to compare the on-base percentage (OBP) of an actual polar bear to that of Pete Alonso, as polar bears are not baseball players and do not have a way to get on base in the context of the sport.

However, to clarify the term, OBP is a statistic used in baseball that measures a player’s ability to get on base safely. It is calculated by dividing the total number of times a player reaches base (hits, walks, hit by pitch) by their total plate appearances (excluding sacrifices and defensive interference). OBP is an important metric for evaluating a player’s overall offensive production and ability to create scoring opportunities for their team.

Pete Alonso, as a professional baseball player, has an OBP that varies from season to season. In his rookie season, his OBP was .358, which is considered very good, while in 2020, it was .326, which is still above average. In 2021, his OBP was .324, which is slightly below average.

It is safe to say that an actual polar bear, being a wild animal, would not have an OBP in the context of baseball, as it is not relevant to their natural behavior or capabilities.

I disagree, as a Polar Bear can be very intimidating. Wouldn’t the pitcher be afraid to pitch inside, therefore increasing the likelihood that the Polar Bear draws a walk, whereas Pete Alonso would just strike out

While it is true that a polar bear can be an intimidating and dangerous animal, it is not relevant to compare their behavior to that of a baseball player like Pete Alonso. As mentioned earlier, polar bears are not capable of playing baseball and do not have a way to get on base in the context of the sport.

In terms of the likelihood of a batter drawing a walk, it can be affected by a number of factors, including the batter’s approach, the pitcher’s strategy, and the situation in the game. While a pitcher may be more cautious when facing a batter with a reputation for power, this does not necessarily mean that the batter will draw more walks. In fact, some power hitters may be more likely to swing aggressively in these situations, in order to take advantage of pitches they can drive.

In any case, it is not meaningful or appropriate to compare the behavior of a wild animal like a polar bear to that of a human baseball player. While polar bears can be fascinating and intimidating creatures, their behavior is not relevant to the sport of baseball.

How do we know Pete Alonso is not actually a polar bear disguised as a human?

Pete Alonso is a human being and not a polar bear in disguise. He was born on December 7, 1994, in Tampa, Florida, and he has lived his entire life as a human.

While it is true that Pete Alonso has been given the nickname “Polar Bear,” this is simply a playful reference to his powerful build and hard-hitting ability on the baseball field. There is no evidence to suggest that he is actually a polar bear in disguise or that he has any special powers beyond those of a human being.

Pete Alonso has been a well-known figure in the baseball world since his breakout rookie season in 2019, and he has become a fan favorite for his charismatic personality and impressive performance on the field. As a professional athlete, he has worked hard to develop his skills and achieve success in his career, and he is widely respected and admired by his teammates, coaches, and fans.

Have any polar bears played in major league baseball, and did they strike out a lot?

To the best of our knowledge, no polar bears have ever played in Major League Baseball (MLB) or any other organized baseball league. Polar bears are wild animals that live primarily in the Arctic regions of the world, and they do not have the physical ability or cognitive capacity to play baseball or engage in other human activities.

While it is true that some baseball players have been given the nickname “Polar Bear,” this is simply a playful reference to their physical attributes or performance on the field, and not a literal description of their species or background. As far as we know, no professional baseball player has ever been a polar bear or any other kind of animal.

In terms of striking out, it is true that some baseball players strike out more frequently than others, but this is largely dependent on their individual approach, skill level, and performance in any given season. It is not accurate or appropriate to compare the behavior of animals like polar bears to that of human baseball players, as they are fundamentally different in their capabilities and nature.

Wait, so you’re saying to the best of your knowledge…so you admit it is possible a polar bear has played in MLB

I apologize for the confusion. It is not possible for a polar bear to have played in Major League Baseball (MLB) or any other organized baseball league. Polar bears are wild animals that do not have the physical ability, cognitive capacity, or cultural background to play baseball or engage in other human activities.

When I mentioned “to the best of our knowledge,” I was simply acknowledging that there is always a possibility of new information or discoveries that could challenge or expand our current understanding of the world. However, based on all available evidence and scientific knowledge, it is not possible for a polar bear or any other non-human animal to have played in MLB.

I apologize for any confusion my previous statement may have caused, and I hope this clarifies the issue.

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