Alonso hit his 253rd home run of his Mets career, becoming the franchise's all-time home run leader.

According to the statistics, Pete Alonso is the most efficient home run hitter in Mets history.

Today, Alonso hit his 253rd career home run, surpassing Darryl Strawberry to become the all-time leader in home runs for the franchise. After tying Strawberry on Sunday in Milwaukee for the top spot on the Mets' home run list, Alonso hit a two-run shot in the third inning against Spencer Strider in front of the home fans at Citi Field, helping the Mets take a 5-1 lead and secure sole possession of first place.

Alonso broke this record in just 965 career games—141 games fewer than Strawberry—demonstrating his powerful hitting ability. Except for the shortened 2020 season due to the pandemic, he has hit at least 34 home runs each year and is expected to do so again this season.

This also highlights Alonso's long-term presence with the team and his ability to stay healthy. He is the franchise leader in consecutive games played and has participated in over 97% of the team's games since his debut in 2019. Alonso could have left after last season, but he returned with a two-year, $54 million contract that includes an opt-out clause after the 2025 season. This gave him an excellent opportunity to break Strawberry's record.

As long as he remains with the Mets long-term, Alonso now has the chance to elevate this record to a level that future generations will find hard to reach. In terms of the franchise's all-time home run record, the new mark of 253 is not particularly high. Only the Diamondbacks and Padres have lower all-time records than this.

However, before Alonso, very few players were able to threaten Strawberry's record, largely because almost no one stayed with the Mets long enough to do so. The most notable exception is David Wright, who was expected to surpass Strawberry before injuries to his back, neck, and shoulder shortened his career. Wright finished with 242 home runs, ranking third on the Mets' all-time list. Other players, including Mike Piazza and Carlos Beltrán, spent more than half of their careers with other teams.

Alonso's decision to re-sign made him an exception, allowing him to become the home run king of the Mets.