When he re-signed with the New York Mets last winter, Pete Alonso saw an opportunity to become the team’s career leader in home runs and multihomer games.

Mets Legend Makes Strong Statement After Historic Pete Alonso News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets are trying to shake off their loss in last year's National League Championship Series and assert themselves as the best team in Major League Baseball.

Pete Alonso continues to rise up the Mets’ all-time home run list, tying and then surpassing David Wright for second place with his 242nd and 243rd career long balls.