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.

Peter Morgan Alonso, nicknamed "Polar Bear", is an American professional baseball first baseman. He plays for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB). Alonso has also represented the United States internationally. He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1900: Extra base hits record since 1900

In 2019, Alonso became the first player in MLB history since 1900 with 11 extra-base hits in his first 10 career games.

1938: Rookie to set franchise's single-season home run record since 1938

On August 27, 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: Player Appeared in every Game in a Single Season

In 2024, 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, after Félix Millán in 1975.

1976: Tied Mets Player Home Run Record Before May 1

In April 2019, Alonso tied Dave Kingman's 1976 record with nine home runs, the most by a Mets player before May 1.

1976: Tied Dave Kingman's Record

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

1983: Broke Darryl Strawberry's Mets Rookie Home Run Record

On June 23, 2019, Alonso broke the Mets rookie home run record, previously set by Darryl Strawberry in 1983, with his 27th home run.

September 18, 1990: Darryl Strawberry reached 250 home runs

On September 18, 1990, Darryl Strawberry reached his 250th career home run, a feat that Pete Alonso would later match in his career.

1999: Former Mets RBI Record

In 2022, Alonso drove in 5 runs, setting a new Mets' single-season RBI record with 125, breaking Mike Piazza's 1999 record.

2006: Tied Mets Player Home Run Record Before May 1

In April 2019, Alonso tied Carlos Delgado's 2006 record with nine home runs, the most by a Mets player before May 1.

2008: Former Mets RBI Record

In 2022, Alonso drove in 5 runs, setting a new Mets' single-season RBI record with 125, breaking David Wright's 2008 record.

2013: Tied Mets Player Home Run Record Before May 1

In April 2019, Alonso tied John Buck's 2013 record with nine home runs, the most by a Mets player before May 1.

2016: Tied Mets Player Home Run Record Before May 1

In April 2019, Alonso tied Neil Walker's 2016 record with nine home runs, the most by a Mets player before May 1.

2019: Breaks Rookie Home Run Record, Wins Rookie of the Year, Named to All-MLB Team

In 2019, Alonso broke the rookie home run record with 53 home runs, led MLB in home runs, was awarded the National League Rookie of the Year on November 11, and was named to the first team of the inaugural All-MLB Team on December 10.

2019: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year

In 2019, 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.

2021: 100th Career Home Run

On September 7, 2021, Alonso hit his 100th career home run, becoming the second-fastest player to reach this milestone. He played in 152 games for the Mets.

2022: Franchise Record and Most RBIs in Major Leagues

In 2022, Alonso set a franchise record, breaking the franchise record and tying Aaron Judge for the most RBIs in the major leagues.

2022: All-Star Game Selection and Mets Single-Season RBI Record

In 2022, Alonso was named to the MLB All-Star Game and set a new Mets' single-season RBI record with 125. He broke the record on September 25.

2023: Tied Howard Johnson for 4th Place on Mets All-Time Home Run List

In 2023, Alonso's 192nd career homer made him tie Howard Johnson for 4th place on the Mets all-time home run list.

2024: Played All 162 Games

In 2024, 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: Hall of Fame Induction

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

2024: Game 3, NL Wild Card Series, Go-Ahead Home Run

On October 3, 2024, in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the top of the 9th inning to give the Mets a 3–2 lead and eliminate the Brewers from the playoffs.

2025: Played all 162 games, won Silver Slugger, opted out of contract

In 2025, Pete Alonso played in all 162 games for the Mets, achieving a .272/.347/.524 slash line with 38 home runs and 126 RBI. He also led the National League with 41 doubles, earning him his first Silver Slugger award. On September 28, 2025, after the final game of the season, Alonso announced his decision to opt out of his contract and elect free agency.

2025: Named to MLB All-Star Game and hit a three-run home run

In 2025, Pete Alonso was named to the MLB All-Star Game for the fifth time in his career. During the sixth inning on July 6, 2025, Alonso hit a three-run home run off of Kris Bubic, a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, giving the National League a 5-0 lead. He became the third Met to homer in the All-Star Game.