Shaking off last year’s National League Championship Series loss – definitely, it was not easy for the New York Mets. But to make up for it, they are gradually asserting themselves as one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. In fact, their star slugger, Pete Alonso, has just etched his name in the Mets’ franchise history. Alonso has been an All-Star for the past three consecutive seasons and four times altogether.
And now, a former New York Mets third baseman and franchise legend has reflected on Alonso’s historical milestone. The former Captain America, David Wright, who played all his 14 seasons with the Mets. Wright was also voted to the All-Star game seven times. He won two Silver Slugger awards and had 970 RBIs.
Being a legend himself, Wright recognized what Alonso carries and commended him publicly.
A message from The Captain to the Polar Bear. pic.twitter.com/YtLGs5rfKe
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2025
“Pete, what’s going on, my man?” Wright said. “Just a huge congratulations. You are one of the premier power hitters in the game. You easily passed me. Set Straw (Darryl Strawberry) in your sights, and now go get him. Congratulations, my man.” A beautiful message coming from one Mets cornerstone to the other.
In the last game against the Colorado Rockies, Alonso once again made an impact on his already standout season. During the early innings, he slammed his 242nd career home run. It was a tie for him with the Mets legend David Wright for the second most in franchise history. Right after a few innings, he outshone Wright. Yes, in the eighth inning, he hit his 243rd home run and claimed the second spot. On number 1? It’s Darryl Strawberry. He has 252 home runs to his name.
But as believed by the ex-Captain America, Polar Bear might soon dethrone Strawberry, too.
Well, Pete Alonso has a strategy behind how he preps for every single at-bat. Let’s hear it from the NYM Co-hitting coach Jeremy Barnes. According to him, Alonso has evolved his game planning more than ever before: “He has taken that to the next level.”
Behind the scenes of Pete Alonso’s on-field success
The slugger isn’t just swinging harder; there’s more to it. This season, there is a much deeper shift behind his powerful home run surge.
Across his seven-year MLB career, Alonso, for the first time ever, has started using external assistance to understand opposing pitchers. He’s actively working with analysts and specialists connected with his agent, Scott Boras. People from his off-season training group also have a huge part.
Altogether, they help Alonso curate detailed strategies. It’s more like a mini front office JUST for him. So far this season, he’s batting .301 – his career high. It’s just another layer to what he already does with the Mets.
Before heading to the ballpark, he never forgets to study how pitchers might attack him. He even prepares for specific pitch sequences and the possible situations. Polar Bear also regularly attends the Mets’ hitters’ meeting, where the team goes over that very day’s starting pitcher and strategy of the game.
Alonso himself opened up about this approach and said, “I’m just trying to look at everything I possibly can in-depth. And not just look at it. But really try to think and apply.” Doesn’t that sound like he’s describing a painting? It’s like a mental picture of what’s expected at the plate every day.
It’s rare to see a player go such extra miles to evolve his game and be the power hitter with a plan. But once that’s done, we can all see the results – marking history one hit at a time…
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