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Mets' Pete Alonso Hits 53rd HR to Break Aaron Judge's Rookie Record

Pete Alonso was already an All-Star and Home Run Derby champion in his debut season. Now, the New York Mets first baseman has written his name into the MLB record book.

Alonso hit his 53rd home run of the year Saturday against the Atlanta Braves' Mike Foltynewicz, surpassing New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge for the most homers ever by a rookie.

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The most homers EVER by a rookie. Take it all in, @Pete_Alonso20. https://t.co/mfVA5UESx9

The 24-year-old already owned the Mets' single-season home run mark after he went yard for the 42nd time in August, jumping ahead of Carlos Beltran and Todd Hundley.