Poking the Polar Bear (2022)

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso set the record for rookie home runs in 2019, and announced himself as New York's other young superstar alongside the Yankees' Aaron Judge. But before the "Polar Bear" took MLB by storm, as a child growing up in Tampa, he was the target of bullying. Baseball became Alonso's escape, but even as his career took him to the University of Florida, bullying followed him.

Runtime: 21 min
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Production: ESPN
Original Language: en

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poking the Polar Bear about?
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso set the record for rookie home runs in 2019, and announced himself as New York's other young superstar alongside the Yankees' Aaron Judge. But before the "Polar Bear" took MLB by storm, as a child growing up in Tampa, he was the target of bullying. Baseball became Alonso's escape, but even as his career took him to the University of Florida, bullying followed him.
Who stars in Poking the Polar Bear?
Poking the Polar Bear stars Pete Alonso.
How long is Poking the Polar Bear?
Poking the Polar Bear has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).