Pete Alonso sat in a Clover Park conference room, eyes locked on the screen in front of him. The video playing was more than just another highlight—it was the moment that redefined his place in Mets history. His three-run homer against Brewers pitcher Devin Williams in the frame of Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series. It wasn’t just a timely hit, but a declaration of his skills. The Mets had been sleepwalking through eight innings with their season hanging by a thread. Then, with one swing, Alonso flipped the script, sending them to the NLDS.
This wasn’t just a personal victory. Pete Alonso entered that game battling a brutal slump—no extra-base hits in 12 games, just five hits in his last 41 at-bats. The Mets’ offense had been lifeless. But there was still a plan; a belief that if the right opportunity came, Alonso could change everything.
And as he sat watching the footage months later, he wasn’t just reliving the swing—he was breaking down the chess match that led to it.
“I win the at-bat right here,“ Alonso said, pausing the video at the moment Williams started his motion. He had studied Williams carefully. His arsenal was simple but deceptive—just a fastball and a changeup, both moving in eerily similar ways.
Hitting coach Jeremy Barnes had drilled one key lesson into the lineup: Watch the window. If the pitch started outside, it would drift back into the zone. If it looked like a strike, it would run in too far. The key wasn’t guessing—it was trusting the plan.
And that strategy started taking shape when Francisco Lindor worked a grueling eight-pitch walk. Brandon Nimmo’s single followed. Just like that, the Mets had life, and Pete Alonso had a chance. He tracked Williams’ pitches, working the count to 3-1. That’s when instincts and preparation collided. Williams had to attack, and Alonso knew it. The pitch—a changeup—started outside before tailing back into Alonso’s wheelhouse.
He unloaded. The ball soared into the right-field seats, sealing a 4-2 Mets win. Citi Field erupted. Pete Alonso rounded the bases, roaring as he stomped on home plate. The moment didn’t just propel the Mets forward—it reshaped Alonso’s future. Two weeks before spring training, the Mets rewarded their star with a two-year, $54 million contract, complete with an opt-out after 2025.
Probably, that one swing changed everything.
The long ball legacy: Pete Alonso’s chase for 500
Pete Alonso has never been shy about his love for the long ball. Since his debut season with 53 home runs and a clear passion for hitting the ball on display, Alonso has been determined to solidify his place as one of the top power hitters.
Having accumulated over 200 career home runs in seasons, his latest goal is to join the elite league of players with 500 home runs. A milestone number that only 28 players in the history of Major League Baseball have achieved. “I want to be remembered as one of the best power hitters of all time,“ Alonso shared. Also, the 500 home runs represent more than a personal feat to him; they embody his desire to leave behind a lasting legacy in the sport he loves so deeply.
But getting there won’t be easy. Alonso knows that power alone won’t be enough—durability, consistency, and adjustments at the plate will be just as crucial.
The modern game is evolving, with pitchers throwing harder than ever and defensive shifts being replaced by strategic pitching plans. Yet, Pete Alonso’s ability to adapt, combined with his natural strength and disciplined approach, gives him a legit edge at reaching the milestone. If he stays healthy and maintains his career home run pace, he could be knocking on the door of 500 before his mid-to-late 30s.
For the Mets slugger, every at-bat is another step toward making history, and his relentless drive to smash homers ensures that his journey will be one worth following. Isn’t it?
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