Pete Alonso of the New York Mets wins MLB Home Run Derby (20 images)

Pete Alonso of the New York Mets won the 2019 MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday. The tradition began in 1985.

New York Mets' Pete Alonso (20) holds the MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby trophy after winning the competition. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Alonso (20) celebrates with cousin Derek Morgan, a former collegiate infielder that pitched to Alonso during his win in the final round. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Alonso (20) hits a homer during the final round. He became the third rookie ever to win the Home Run Derby, joining co-champ Wally Joyner (1986) and Aaron Judge (2017). Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Alonso, who has a base salary of $555,000 this season, said he would donate 10 percent of his million-dollar winnings to two charities. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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