Pete Alonso, the Mets player, surpasses Darryl Strawberry's Mets franchise home run record, notching up his career homer to an impressive 253.
New York Mets' Pete Alonso Breaks Franchise Home Run Record
In a historic moment for the New York Mets, their current star slugger, Pete Alonso, hit his 254th home run on Tuesday, surpassing the franchise's all-time record previously held by Darryl Strawberry.
Alonso's record-breaking home run came in the third inning against Braves ace Spencer Strider, driving in longtime teammate Brandon Nimmo. The Mets went on to win the game 13-5, with Alonso's home run being one of six by the team on Tuesday.
This achievement places Alonso in a league of his own among the Mets' all-time home run leaders. According to MLB coverage and historical franchise leaders data, only a few teams have all-time home run leaders with lower totals than the Mets’ current record of 253 homers. Specifically, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres have lower all-time home run totals for their franchise leaders than the Mets.
The Mets' all-time home run leaderboard is currently the lowest among 29 teams, with the San Diego Padres' Manny Machado (187 and counting) being the next lowest. This observation reflects the team's younger history (established in 1962) and the tendency of its past power hitters to spend only part of their careers with the Mets or have their totals limited by injuries or team dynamics.
Pete Alonso made his MLB debut in 2019 and made an immediate impact, slugging a rookie-record 53 home runs in his debut season. His performance has been consistently impressive since then, with only Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber hitting more home runs since Alonso's MLB debut.
Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed joy over Alonso breaking the record, and the Mets fans celebrated the new home run king. However, Alonso's tenure with the team might be coming to an end, as he is expected to opt out of his contract this winter.
Despite this potential departure, Alonso's impact on the Mets and their fans will undoubtedly be long-lasting. His record-breaking home run is a testament to his talent and dedication, and it will be a significant part of the team's history for years to come.
Note:
- Hank Aaron holds the record for the most home runs for a franchise leader with 733 home runs with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves.
- Pete Alonso was selected in the second round of the 2016 Draft by the Mets.
- The Mets went 40-120 in their inaugural season, a modern record for losses until last year's Chicago White Sox went 41-121.
- The Mets won the World Series in 1969, their first and only championship to date.
- David Wright has 242 home runs, placing him third on the Mets' all-time home run leaderboard.
- Mike Piazza has 220 home runs, placing him fourth on the Mets' all-time home run leaderboard.
- Darryl Strawberry, the previous home run king, said he doesn't want his record to stand.
- Darryl Strawberry has 252 home runs as the Mets' second all-time home run leader.
- Howard Johnson has 192 home runs, placing him fifth on the Mets' all-time home run leaderboard.
- Pete Alonso's current home run count is 254 and counting.
- Only Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber have hit more home runs since Alonso's MLB debut.
- Mets fans erupted with joy as Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's franchise home run record.
- The record-breaking home run came during a game against the Atlanta Braves, propelling the Mets to a 13-5 victory.
- Alonso's impressive performance puts him among the top home run hitters in the MLB, with only Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber hitting more since his MLB debut.
- The Mets' all-time home run leaderboard is the lowest among 29 MLB teams, with Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres being the next lowest.
- In comparison, Hank Aaron holds the record for the most home runs for a franchise leader with 733 home runs with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves.
- Pete Alonso made his MLB debut in 2019, slugging a rookie-record 53 home runs, which is a significant feat in the annals of baseball, especially considering the Mets' dismal inaugural season in 1962.
- Despite his contract ending this winter, Alonso's impact on the Mets and their fans will be long-lasting, leaving a significant mark in the Sports world, not just in baseball, but also in MMA, NBA, and other sports.
