Conventional wisdom tells us that athletes are supposed to begin to slow down after reaching 30 years old.

But even players who seem to have reached their peak in their 20s can surprise us by elevating to higher heights in the second half of their careers.

Here’s a look at seven longtime MLB stars who could be on their way to having their best season yet.

All stats below are through Saturday.

Pete Alonso , 1B, Mets

2025 stats: .292/.393/.526, 9 HR, 16 2B, 38 RBIs

This is the play of someone who feels disrespected by a shortage of offseason interest. Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million deal to return to the Mets just as Spring Training was beginning in February, and there are probably plenty of teams who wished they’d inquired about his services. With an opt-out in his contract aft

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