Alonso surpasses Mets' record for most career home runs
Pete Alonso Breaks New York Mets' Home Run Record
Pete Alonso, the 30-year-old American first baseman, has etched his name in the history books of the New York Mets and Major League Baseball (MLB) after surpassing Darryl Strawberry's home run record on August 12, 2025.
In a thrilling game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, Alonso hit a two-run blast in the third inning, breaking Strawberry's record of 252 home runs. Later in the same game, he added another home run, bringing his career total to 254.
This achievement places Alonso as the all-time Mets franchise home run leader and solidifies his status as one of the premier power hitters of his generation.
Alonso, who has spent all seven of his MLB seasons with the Mets, reached the 250 career home run milestone earlier in the month on August 2, 2025.
The Mets, an expansion club in the National League since 1962, are currently holding onto the final NL wildcard playoff spot with a record of 64-55. They are second in the NL East division.
As of the article, Alonso has belted 28 homers this year, except for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, he has hit at least 34 homers every season. This impressive feat earned him the 2019 NL Rookie of the Year award.
Alonso's contract with the Mets includes a two-year deal worth $54 million with an opt-out clause, which he signed after last season. The Mets' deepest playoff run since Alonso joined the squad was last year, when they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series.
In the game against the Braves, Alonso's homer against Atlanta reliever Austin Cox in the sixth inning brought his career total to 254. The Mets currently enjoy a comfortable 11-5 lead in this game.
Alonso broke the record in 965 games, 141 fewer than Strawberry took to reach 252. This remarkable achievement cements Alonso's legacy as one of the greatest power hitters in Mets history.
In the thrilling game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's home run record for the New York Mets, hitting a two-run blast in the third inning, making it 254 career home runs in MLB. Later in the same game, Alonso solidified his status as a premier power hitter of his generation by adding another home run, bringing his total to an impressive 255.
