Pete Alonso’s sticking around with the Mets for at least another year, and both he and the fans are loving it. Things got a little tense over the winter—there was some back-and-forth about whether he’d stay or go—but in the end, they worked it out with a two-year, $54 million deal, signed just before Valentine’s Day. Fitting, right?

Alonso has been a fan favorite since he burst onto the scene in 2019, smashing homers and fully embracing the city and team. He’s not just a power hitter—he’s the Met. Remember that clutch bomb he hit last postseason to beat the Brewers? Mets fans won’t forget that anytime soon.

Even though he could still opt out after this season (and probably will, especially after seeing what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. just got paid), there’s hope he’ll stick around long term. Mets fans definitely want that, and Alonso seems to love being here.

But will the front office feel the same way? Mets president David Stearns isn’t usually one to go all-in on aging sluggers, but Alonso’s making a strong case this season. He’s not just hitting home runs—he’s leading the team in pretty much every major offensive stat: average, hits, homers, RBIs, total bases, on-base percentage, slugging. You name it. And he’s hardly striking out, which makes his hot start even more impressive.

He also came up huge recently with a game-tying three-run shot against the Marlins, which snapped the Mets out of a rough patch and sparked a six-game win streak. They’re 8-4 now, and Alonso’s been the key reason.

If he keeps this up—and especially if he sticks around long term—he’s got a real shot at becoming the best position player in Mets history. No joke. The home run record? That’s totally within reach if he stays healthy.

Bottom line: Pete Alonso’s on fire, the Mets are rolling, and the franchise record books better get ready—Polar Bear Pete’s coming for the top spots.