Pete Alonso breaks NY Mets’ home run record: Where does Aaron Judge rank on the Yankees’ all-time list?

On Tuesday night, Pete Alonso etched his name into the New York Mets‘ history books by breaking the franchise’s home run record previously held by Darryl Strawberry during a game against the Atlanta Braves. While social media buzzed with excitement over this achievement, it also sparked discussions comparing his feat to other home run records, notably that of Aaron Judge from the New York Yankees.

Alonso’s stellar performance against the Braves and throughout his seven-year tenure with the Mets has solidified his role as a cornerstone of the team. His dedication fuels the fans’ hopes of a potential World Series appearance, and perhaps, a title victory.

Though some may argue that Alonso’s record doesn’t surpass other legendary benchmarks, his 254 home runs have cemented his status as the leading home run hitter in Mets’ history. At just 30 years old, and in good health, Alonso shows promise of further elevating this record in the years to come.

While Mets fans celebrated Alonso’s milestone, a debate brewed among New York’s baseball enthusiasts. Some critics questioned the significance of Alonso’s achievement, suggesting it highlights a lack of strong performers within the Mets franchise, especially when compared to Yankees players like Judge. Judge’s position on the all-time home run list exemplifies this; he stands tall among baseball’s greats.

Where does Judge rank on the Yankees’ all-time list?

While Alonso claims the top spot on the Mets’ home run list, Judge ranks sixth on the Yankees’ all-time list. Significantly, he’s just nine homers behind legendary Joe DiMaggio, who ranks fourth, with Babe Ruth leading the charge at 659 home runs.

Alonso’s numbers, however impressive within the Mets organization, fall short of the Yankees’ top 10 list, where Derek Jeter holds the 10th position with 260 home runs. Moreover, Judge, who has played for the Yankees over a decade, has accumulated more games than Alonso has with the Mets.

Where does Alonso rank on the All-Time list?

With 254 home runs, Alonso sits at 245th place among the top 300 players in MLB history for career home runs. Among active players, he ranks 24th, behind leader Giancarlo Stanton, who boasts 441 career home runs.

The debate continues among fans regarding the significance of Alonso’s accomplishment. However, as a pivotal figure in the Mets’ lineup, he has undoubtedly left an indelible mark in the franchise’s history, earning recognition for his contribution to their game plan.