Pete Alonso Makes New York Mets History originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pete Alonso has been one of the premier power hitters in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2019. The former Florida Gators slugger belted 53 home runs that year, setting an MLB rookie and New York Mets single-season franchise record.

NEW YORK — After finally hitting home run No. 253, a new Mets record, first baseman Pete Alonso stood on a bench on the top step of the dugout and waved his helmet. Standing beside him, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza looked up at his slugger, soaking in all the love from the fans. Mendoza captured a snapshot of Alonso’s wide, boyish smile in his mind.