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What sets this version of Alonso apart is not just his more robust performance, but a perceived mental shift. The buzz surrounding his state of mind suggests he is now approaching the game with the same passion and fearlessness that defined his rookie campaign. Observers have indicated that he seems lighter mentally, shedding the weight of prior expectations and disappointments. The mechanics that previously stifled his swing appear to have been recalibrated, allowing him to drive the ball with authority to all fields—an indication of what many hope is a return to vintage Pete Alonso.