In a sport where the most successful players fail in most of their at-bats, Pete Alonso knows perfection is not possible. But that won’t stop him from trying.

One of the biggest reasons for the Mets’ early success has been slugging first baseman Pete Alonso. The four-time All-Star leads the National League in OPS with an incredible 1.124 mark, and has been among the league’s best run producers in the early going.

The question carries serious implications. Alonso re-signed with the Mets just before spring training on a two-year deal with a player option after this season. The Athletic asked a handful of scouts and executives: If Alonso keeps it up, would his improvements in key areas change how he should be viewed in the context of a long-term investment?