Pete Alonso's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Pete Alonso. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Pete Alonso, nicknamed the "Polar Bear," is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB). Known for his power hitting, Alonso quickly became a fan favorite after debuting in 2019. He broke the MLB rookie home run record that year, showcasing his offensive prowess early in his career. Alonso has participated in and won the Home Run Derby multiple times, further solidifying his reputation as one of baseball's premier power hitters. He is a key player for the Mets, contributing significantly to their offensive lineup and team performance.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1900: MLB Record Since 1900

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 Set

In 2019, Pete Alonso became the first rookie to set his franchise's single-season home run record since Johnny Rizzo did it for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1938.

1975: Mets Player Appeared in Every Game of the Season

In 2024, Pete Alonso became the second player in Mets history to appear in every game in a single-season, joining Félix Millán (1975).

1976: Tied Mets Player Home Run Record Before May 1

In April of 2019, Pete Alonso's nine home runs tied Dave Kingman (1976) for the most by a Mets player before May 1.

1976: Most Home Runs Before All-Star Break

On July 7, 2019 Alonso became the second player in Mets history to hit the most home runs (30) before the All-Star break, after Dave Kingman did it in 1976.

1983: Mets rookie home run record broken

In 2019, Pete Alonso broke the Mets rookie home run record, previously set by Darryl Strawberry in 1983.

1999: Previous Mets RBI Record

In 2022, Pete Alonso broke the Mets single-season RBI record, surpassing the previous record that was held by Mike Piazza in 1999.

2006: Tied Mets Player Home Run Record Before May 1

In April of 2019, Pete Alonso's nine home runs tied Carlos Delgado (2006) for the most by a Mets player before May 1.

2008: Previous Mets RBI Record

In 2022, Pete Alonso broke the Mets single-season RBI record, surpassing the previous record that was held by David Wright in 2008.

2013: Tied Mets Player Home Run Record Before May 1

In April of 2019, Pete Alonso's nine home runs tied John Buck (2013) for the most by a Mets player before May 1.

2016: Tied Mets Player Home Run Record Before May 1

In April of 2019, Pete Alonso's nine home runs tied Neil Walker (2016) for the most by a Mets player before May 1.

2018: All-Star Futures Game and Joe Bauman Home Run Award

In 2018, Pete Alonso represented the Mets in the All-Star Futures Game, played in 132 games between Binghamton and Las Vegas, and won the Joe Bauman Home Run Award. He also hit a walk-off home run in the last baseball game at Cashman Field.

2019: All-Star Selection and Rookie Home Run Record

In 2019, Pete Alonso broke the National League record for most home runs by a rookie before the All-Star break, passing Cody Bellinger. 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.

2019: Record Breaking Home Run Season and Rookie of the Year Award

In 2019, Pete Alonso hit his 53rd home run, breaking Aaron Judge's rookie record and leading all of MLB for the season. He was awarded the National League Rookie of the Year and named to the All-MLB Team.

2019: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year

In 2019, Pete Alonso made his MLB debut on Opening Day and subsequently won the National League Rookie of the Year award, setting a major league record for rookies with 53 home runs.

2019: Earning from Derby Twice

Newsday Mets beat writer Tim Healey noted Alonso has earned $2 million from winning the Derby twice while making $1.47 million from 2019–2021 in base salary while playing for the Mets.

2019: Won MLB Home Run Derby

On July 8, 2019, Pete Alonso won the MLB Home Run Derby, defeating Vladimir Guerrero Jr., becoming only the second rookie to win the Derby outright.

2021: Won the MLB Home Run Derby

In 2021, Pete Alonso won the MLB Home Run Derby for the second time.

2021: Second Straight Home Run Derby Win

On July 12, 2021, Pete Alonso won his second straight Home Run Derby, defeating Trey Mancini in the final round, becoming the third player ever to win back-to-back Derbies.

2021: 100th Career Home Run

On September 7, 2021, Pete Alonso hit his 100th career home run, becoming the second-fastest player to reach the milestone behind Ryan Howard.

2022: Named to MLB All-Star Game, Mets Single-Season RBI Record

In 2022, Pete Alonso was named to the MLB All-Star Game and set a new Mets' single-season RBI record with 125.

2024: Appeared in Every Game of the Season

In 2024, Pete Alonso played in all 162 games for the Mets, making him the second player in Mets history to appear in every game in a single-season.

2024: Inducted into Hall of Fame

In 2024, Pete Alonso was inducted into the Madison Mallards Hall of Fame.

2024: MLB Postseason

In the 2024 MLB postseason, Pete Alonso played in 13 games for the Mets.

2024: Named to MLB All-Star Game

On July 7, 2024, Pete Alonso was named to the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, passing Keith Hernandez for the most appearances by a Mets first baseman.

2024: Game 3 National League Wild Card Series

On October 3, in Game 3 the 2024 National League Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run home run, becoming the first major league player in history to hit a go-ahead homer while trailing in the ninth inning or later of a winner-take-all postseason game.