Pete Alonso Ties Darryl Strawberry for Mets’ Home Run Record
Pete Alonso is now side-by-side with Darryl Strawberry in the Mets’ record book.
In the second inning of Saturday night’s game against the Brewers at American Family Field, Alonso crushed career home run No. 252—a Statcast-measured 413-foot shot into the left-field bullpen off Tobias Myers. The ball left his bat at 103 mph. The swing, coming on a two-strike fastball, tied Strawberry’s franchise record for career home runs, which had stood for 37 years.
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Pete Alonso has TIED the #Mets franchise home run record! pic.twitter.com/nTruIrhGBd
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 9, 2025
“It’s really special,” Alonso said afterward. “For me, it’s about staying healthy, showing up every day, and doing my part to help the team win. The power aspect is part of my game, but it’s also about driving guys in and contributing any way I can. To be tied with Darryl is an honor—he’s a Mets legend.”
Witnessing History in New York
Strawberry’s 252 home runs came over eight seasons from 1983 to 1990 before he left for Los Angeles. Alonso got there in just seven, playing 146 fewer games and taking 440 fewer plate appearances to match the mark. Since his debut on March 28, 2019, only Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber have hit more home runs in Major League Baseball.
Per the Mets game notes, when Pete Alonso hits his 253rd home run, he will become the fourth active player to hold a franchise’s home run record. He’ll join:
M. Machado (SD)
M. Trout (LAA)
G. Stanton (MIA)#LGM— Jonathan Baron (@jmb9191) August 10, 2025
Manager Carlos Mendoza called the milestone a moment to savor for the team and for fans. “We’re talking about a mark that’s not easy to get to, especially with how many great players have put on this uniform,” Mendoza said. “For Pete to be able to tie it, it’s special for him and all of us. We’re proud of him.”
“He’s one of the best power hitters in this organization, well the best one, and in the game as well. What he does day in and day out is impressive”
Francisco Lindor on Pete Alonso tying the Mets all-time home run record: pic.twitter.com/Ck3F2VX0EW
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 10, 2025
Shortstop and de facto Captain Francisco Lindor didn’t hold back in his praise: “He’s one of the best power hitters in this organization, well, the best one, and in the game as well. What he does day in and day out is impressive. I’m super proud of him. I’m glad he’s my teammate and I got to witness history.”
All Time, Homegrown Met
Alonso’s power has been a constant since his rookie year, when he broke the MLB rookie home run record with 53 and won his first Home Run Derby. He’s since added a second Derby title, made five All-Star teams, and cleared 34 homers in every full season of his career. Even in the shortened 2020 campaign, he hit 16 in just 57 games. Last year, he set the Mets’ consecutive-games-played record and hasn’t missed a game since, with that number reaching 371.
Pete and Darryl. Tied at the top. pic.twitter.com/oZD6lgroCv
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 9, 2025
Tested Worth in Free Agency
This past offseason brought uncertainty. Alonso reached free agency for the first time, and for much of the winter, his future with the club was unclear. In early February, with Spring Training approaching, he re-signed on a two-year, $54 million contract with an opt-out after 2025.
“Of course I’ve thought about this record,” Alonso said in spring. “To be a part of the franchise in that way would be really special.”
The Heartbeat of Queens
Special is exactly how it’s been received. After a winter that saw fans openly confront Mets leadership about Alonso’s future—including pointed exchanges during Amazin’ Day in January—the slugger has answered every question with production.
“We Want Pete” chants in the Piazza Club for the Gary Cohen/Carlos Mendoza/David Stearns/Steve Cohen panel pic.twitter.com/5YlAbume9q
— Gab (@gabrielleraucci) January 25, 2025
He is undoubtedly special to the organization, and even more so to the fans. He is the heartbeat of the franchise. Pete Alonso is such a standout player amongst those in this modern era of baseball—for him, it truly is just about playing the game and winning for his team and New York. He truly puts himself out on the field and is proud to wear orange and blue.
Pete Alonso talks about tying the Mets’ all-time home run record:
“We’re in a playoff race right now, division race…I wanted to stay focused on the task at hand, which is win as many ball games as possible” pic.twitter.com/Vg3uZMsjci
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 10, 2025
Through Sunday, he’s batting .264/.350/.511 with 26 home runs and 93 RBI, once again anchoring the middle of the lineup. The noise of free agency has faded; the bat remains as loud as ever. And with one more swing, Alonso will stand alone atop the Mets’ home run mountain.
