Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso is a professional baseball first baseman known for his power hitting and numerous record-breaking achievements in Major League Baseball. After making his MLB debut on Opening Day for the New York Mets in 2019, Pete Alonso quickly established himself as a preeminent power hitter in Major League Baseball. Drafted by the Mets in the second round of the 2016 MLB draft, Alonso’s rookie season in 2019 saw him set a major league record for rookies with an astounding 53 home runs, earning him the prestigious National League Rookie of the Year Award. During his impactful early career, he consistently led the National League in home runs and runs batted in during separate seasons, showcasing his offensive prowess from the outset.

His career continued to mark new heights in 2024, recording his 500th career RBI and hitting his 200th career home run. He demonstrated remarkable durability by playing in all 162 games for the Mets that year, and delivered a pivotal game-ahead, three-run home run in the 2024 NL Wild Card Series. Continuing his record-breaking path in 2025, Alonso was named National League Player of the Month for April, passed David Wright for 2nd place on the Mets’ all-time home run list with 243 blasts, hit his 250th career home run, and subsequently broke Darryl Strawberry’s Mets all-time home run record with his 253rd blast.