Pete Alonso reacts to passing David Wright on Mets’ all-time home run list

Pete Alonso hit his 242nd and 243rd career home runs Sunday, moving past David Wright for second on the Mets’ all-time list.

Jun 8, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) rounds the bases on a two run home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pete Alonso continues to rewrite the New York Mets’ record books.

In the third inning of Sunday afternoon's game, Alonso ripped a two-run homer over the left-center field wall at Coors Field. It was his 242nd career home run, tying former Mets captain David Wright for second-most all-time in franchise history.

Then, five innings later, Alonso launched another two-run shot to left, giving him sole possession of second place on the Mets' all-time home run list.

The Polar Bear strikes again!

Pete Alonso passes David Wright for 2nd place on the @Mets all time home run list! pic.twitter.com/WXoCqGrEZe

— MLB (@MLB) June 8, 2025

Wright, who will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame and have his No. 5 retired on July 19, took 1,583 games to reach that mark. For Alonso, who previously set the Mets' single-season home run record (53) as a rookie in 2019, it took only 912 games to surpass Wright's total.

After completing the series sweep over the Colorado Rockies with a 13-5 victory, Alonso was asked what it means to pass Wright, who was still the face of the organization when he was drafted. 

"It’s really cool," Alonso said. "For me, I just want to help the team win every single chance I get... Right now, I’m just focused on winning, so I don’t think it’s truly gonna settle in until later on."

Pete Alonso says it's "really cool" to pass David Wright on the Mets' home run list:

"I don't really think it's going to truly settle in until later on." pic.twitter.com/Q9YZ4R5OIU

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 8, 2025

Alonso, 30, is batting .301/.396/.594 (.990 OPS) with 17 home runs and a league-leading 61 RBIs through his first 66 games this season. Despite failing to secure a long-term deal in the offseason, the power-hitting first baseman can opt out of his two-year, $54 million contract and test the open market again this winter.

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Mets Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry, whose No. 18 will soon be joined by Wright’s retired number on display above the left-field grandstand at Citi Field, remains the franchise leader in home runs with 252. But with his two home runs Sunday, Alonso eclipsed Strawberry for the most multi-homer games in Mets history.

Given Alonso's current pace, it may not be much longer before his next record falls.