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Mets: Pete Alonso is a lock for the franchise home run record, right?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets follows through on his third inning home run against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on September 28, 2019 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Braves 3-0. The home run was Alonso's 53rd of the season setting a new rookie record. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Pete Alonso only needs 200 more home runs to become the all-time New York Mets leader. He’s a lock to do it, right?

After just one year of Major League Baseball under his belt, Pete Alonso managed to do things no other New York Mets player has before.