VIDEO: Pete Alonso Sets Mets' Single-Season Home Run Record With Booming Solo Shot
By Sam Dunn
Hello, history! The Polar Bear has already accomplished a ton in his rookie season, but tonight's latest magical riff at Citi Field is the best of them all. Pete Alonso just ripped his 42nd home run of the season to open the scoring against the Cubs, setting the Mets franchise's all-time record for home runs in a season. And it was a no-doubter.
MOONSHOT!@Mets | @Pete_Alonso20 | #MLBNShowcase pic.twitter.com/SR3K0f2Hq8
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 28, 2019
Already an MLB All-Star and Home Run Derby champ, Alonso was writing a pretty incredible story as it was. But entering the bigs only to immediately assert oneself as a record-setting power hitter than can strike fear in the heart of any pitcher in the game is something special.
With his 42nd HR, @Pete_Alonso20 has set a new @Mets record for HR in a season.
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 28, 2019
He is the 1st rookie to set a new team record for HR since 1938. pic.twitter.com/ZAq7ZZQu5p
A tip of the cap to the sweet-swinging first baseman. The record books ain't even ready for this man.