Video: Mets' Pete Alonso Ties NL Rookie HR Record with 451-Foot Blast vs. Braves
August 16, 2019
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is already the co-owner of the National League rookie home run record—and it's only mid-August.
On Thursday night, Alonso took Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran deep to center field for his record-tying 39th dinger of the season:
New York Mets @MetsThat's Lake Alonso now. @Pete_Alonso20 just tied the NL rookie home run record in STYLE! 💪 https://t.co/6jb4I07XUj
That tied the mark set by Los Angeles Dodgers star Cody Bellinger in 2017. New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge holds the MLB rookie record with 52, which was also set in 2017.
Having already earned an All-Star selection, Alonso could ultimately earn the NL Rookie of the Year award.
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