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 "Polar Bear" Alonso is an American professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Baltimore Orioles in MLB. He previously played for the New York Mets and has also represented the United States in international competition.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1900: MLB Extra-Base Hits Record

Since 1900, Pete Alonso became the first player in MLB history to record 11 extra-base hits in his first 10 career games.

1938: Johnny Rizzo set franchise record

On August 27, 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.

1983: Alonso breaks Mets rookie home run record

In 2019, Pete Alonso hit his 27th home run, breaking the Mets rookie home run record that was previously set by Darryl Strawberry in 1983.

1999: Mike Piazza's RBI Record

In 2022, Pete Alonso drove in 5 runs against the Oakland Athletics setting a new Mets' single-season RBI record with 125, breaking the record previously held by Mike Piazza in 1999.

2008: David Wright's RBI Record

In 2022, Pete Alonso drove in 5 runs against the Oakland Athletics setting a new Mets' single-season RBI record with 125, breaking the record previously held by David Wright in 2008.

2018: All-Star Futures Game

In 2018, Pete Alonso represented the Mets in the All-Star Futures Game. That season, he played for Binghamton and Las Vegas, with 36 home runs and 119 RBIs. He also won the Joe Bauman Home Run Award.

2019: First Home Run Derby Win

In 2019 Pete Alonso won his first Home Run Derby and he also won the 2021 Home Run Derby.

2019: Breaks Rookie Home Run Record, Wins Rookie of the Year

In 2019, Pete Alonso broke the MLB rookie home run record with his 53rd home run and was awarded the National League Rookie of the Year. He also led all of MLB in home runs.

2019: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year Award

In 2019, Pete Alonso made his MLB debut on Opening Day and went on to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award. He also set a major league record for rookies with 53 home runs that year.

2019: All-Star Selection and Rookie of the Month

In 2019, Pete Alonso was selected as a reserve to the MLB All-Star Game and won the NL Rookie of the Month Award for June.

2021: Home Run Derby Win

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

2021: Second Consecutive Home Run Derby Win

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

2021: 100th Career Home Run

On September 7, 2021, Pete Alonso hit his 100th career home run against the Miami Marlins. He achieved the feat in 347 games.

2022: Led League in Runs Batted In

In 2022, Pete Alonso led the league in runs batted in (RBI).

2022: Franchise Record for RBI

In 2022, Pete Alonso played in 160 games for the Mets, batting .271 with 40 home runs and 131 RBIs, breaking the franchise record and tying Aaron Judge for the most RBI in the major leagues.

2023: Tied Howard Johnson for 4th in Mets Home Run List

On September 27, 2023, Pete Alonso hit his 46th home run of the season, tying Howard Johnson for 4th place on the Mets all-time home run list with his 192nd career homer.

2024: Inducted into Madison Mallards Hall of Fame

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

2024: Named to MLB All-Star Game

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

2024: Go-Ahead Home Run in Wild Card Series

On October 3, 2024, in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series, Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the top of the 9th inning against the Milwaukee Brewers, leading the Mets to a 4-2 victory and eliminating the Brewers from the playoffs.