A closer look at the biggest achievements of Pete Alonso. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Pete Alonso, nicknamed "Polar Bear," is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB).
1900: MLB Extra-Base Hit Record
Pete Alonso became the first player in MLB history since 1900 with 11 extra-base hits in his first 10 career games.
1938: Franchise Single-Season Home Run Record
On August 27, 2019, Alonso hit his 42nd home run to become the Mets all-time single-season home run leader. He is the first rookie to set his franchise's single-season home run record since Johnny Rizzo did it for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1938.
1976: Rookie Home Run Record
In April of 2019, Pete Alonso's nine home runs tied a Mets record with Neil Walker (2016), John Buck (2013), Carlos Delgado (2006) and Dave Kingman (1976).
1976: Kingman's Home Run Record Before All-Star Break
On July 7, 2019, Alonso became the second player in Mets history to hit the most home runs before the All-Star break, after Dave Kingman in 1976.
1983: Mets Rookie Home Run Record
In 2019, Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's 1983 Mets rookie home run record.
1999: Previous RBI Record
In 2022, Pete Alonso broke a Mets' single-season RBI record of 124, previously set by Mike Piazza in 1999 and tied by David Wright in 2008.
2006: Rookie Home Run Record
In April of 2019, Pete Alonso's nine home runs tied a Mets record with Neil Walker (2016), John Buck (2013), Carlos Delgado (2006) and Dave Kingman (1976).
2008: Previous RBI Record
In 2022, Pete Alonso broke a Mets' single-season RBI record of 124, previously set by Mike Piazza in 1999 and tied by David Wright in 2008.
2013: Rookie Home Run Record
In April of 2019, Pete Alonso's nine home runs tied a Mets record with Neil Walker (2016), John Buck (2013), Carlos Delgado (2006) and Dave Kingman (1976).
2016: Rookie Home Run Record
In April of 2019, Pete Alonso's nine home runs tied a Mets record with Neil Walker (2016), John Buck (2013), Carlos Delgado (2006) and Dave Kingman (1976).
2019: Rookie Home Run Record and Rookie of the Year Award
In 2019, Pete Alonso broke the MLB rookie home run record with his 53rd home run, led all of MLB in home runs, and was awarded the National League Rookie of the Year. He was also named to the first team of the inaugural All-MLB Team.
2019: Record-Breaking Home Runs and All-Star Selection
In 2019, Pete Alonso broke the National League record for most home runs by a rookie before the All-Star break. He also broke the Mets rookie home run record, previously set by Darryl Strawberry in 1983, and was selected as a reserve to the 2019 All-Star Game.
2022: Franchise Record
In 2022, Pete Alonso broke the franchise record and tied Aaron Judge for the most RBI in the major leagues.
2022: All-Star Game Selection and Single-Season RBI Record
In 2022, Pete Alonso was named to the MLB All-Star Game for the second time and set a new Mets' single-season RBI record with 125.
2024: Hall of Fame Induction
In 2024, Pete Alonso was inducted into the Madison Mallards Hall of Fame.