Excited broadcast by Gary Cohen as Pete Alonso sets a new Mets home run record
Pete Alonso has etched his name in the history books of the New York Mets, surpassing Darryl Strawberry's long-standing record for most home runs in the franchise's history. Alonso achieved this monumental feat on August 12, 2025, during a game against the Braves at Citi Field [1][3][4].
Alonso, who was drafted out of the University of Florida in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft, has been a prolific power hitter since his rookie season in 2019. That year, he set the Mets' single-season home run record with an impressive 53 homers and won the National League Rookie of the Year award [1]. Since then, he has maintained high home run totals, ranging from 34 to 46 annually from 2021 through 2024 [1].
The record-breaking homer was a significant moment for both Alonso and the Mets community. The Citi Field crowd erupted in cheers as Alonso celebrated his milestone, receiving standing ovations and chants of his name. He acknowledged the fans by tipping his cap and raising his arms to the sky, sharing the moment with longtime teammates Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil in hugs [4].
Broadcaster Howie Rose praised Keith Raad's radio call for Alonso's historic home run, describing it as "splendid with many more to come" [5]. The Mets' TV play-by-play man, Gary Cohen, exclaimed "It's outta here, outta here!" as the ball sailed over the right-center field fence [5]. Alonso added a second home run to his tally during Tuesday's game against the Braves, making it a solo shot in the sixth inning.
Alonso's achievement marks a new era for the New York Mets, as he stands alone as the most prolific home run hitter in the franchise's history. Pete Alonso, the Polar Bear, now owns his own private iceberg in the annals of Mets history.
[1] Pete Alonso surpasses Darryl Strawberry's record for most home runs in New York Mets history
[2] Pete Alonso's historic home run call on SNY described as "the Polar bear on his own private iceberg"
[3] Pete Alonso's record-breaking home run: By the numbers
[4] Pete Alonso's record-breaking home run: Witness the moment
[5] Howie Rose on Pete Alonso's record-breaking home run: "It's a moment in time that you can't forget"
Pete Alonso's record-breaking homer, hitting his 54th in the franchise's history, surpassed Darryl Strawberry's long-standing record, cementing his status as the Mets' most prolific home run hitter in the MLB. Since Alonso was drafted in 2016, his home run totals have been consistently high, making a substantial impact in the sport of baseball.
