New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso established a new franchise landmark on Tuesday night by becoming the Mets’ all-time home run leader. By hitting two home runs in the game, Alonso reached 254 career homers, surpassing the previous Mets record of 252 set by Darryl Strawberry.
This milestone places Alonso among an exclusive circle of currently active players who lead their respective franchises in career home runs, joining stars like Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels, Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins, and Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres.
“Pete Alonso is now the Mets’ all-time HR leaderThe only other active players who lead a franchise all-time in homers are Mike Trout, Angels, Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins and Manny Machado, Padres https://t.co/YBGRrgvA3E” —Sarah Langs, MLB.com Analyst
Giancarlo Stanton’s Legacy with the Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton, now 35, had a memorable eight-year tenure with the Miami Marlins before joining the New York Yankees. During his time in Miami, Stanton hit an impressive 267 home runs, including a major league-leading 59 homers in 2017, a season in which he earned the National League MVP award. That campaign also featured 132 runs batted in (RBIs) and four All-Star appearances.
Among Marlins hitters, Dan Uggla holds the second spot with 154 career home runs.
Mike Trout’s Distinguished Career with the Angels
Mike Trout has spent his entire 15-season career with the Los Angeles Angels, becoming one of baseball’s most accomplished players. He has amassed 398 career home runs and 1,006 RBIs, while earning 11 All-Star selections, nine Silver Slugger awards, three Most Valuable Player honors, and a Rookie of the Year title. Trout’s consistency includes seven seasons with 30 or more home runs.
Tim Salmon ranks second among Angels sluggers with 299 home runs in franchise history.
Manny Machado’s Impact on the Padres
Manny Machado, 33, is in his seventh season with the San Diego Padres, having also played seven years with the Baltimore Orioles and part of one season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has recorded 187 home runs as a Padre, including 20 in the current season so far.
Nate Colbert is the Padres’ second-leading home run hitter, with 163 career homers.
Significance of Alonso’s Record and What Lies Ahead
Pete Alonso’s ascent to the top of the Mets’ all-time home run list not only celebrates his personal achievements but also aligns him with some of baseball’s greatest active sluggers. Breaking Darryl Strawberry’s long-standing record confirms Alonso’s status as a franchise cornerstone and a consistent power threat.
As Alonso continues his career, his place among franchise legends like Giancarlo Stanton, Mike Trout, and Manny Machado highlights a new generation of dominant players who carry their teams’ legacies forward. Fans and analysts will be eager to see how many more milestones Alonso can reach in the coming seasons.