Brandon Nimmo opens up on much Pete Alonsos Mets…
The second half of the 2025 season hasn’t gone the Mets’ manner, but Pete Alonso changing into the franchise’s all-time main home run hitter earlier this week was a welcome reprieve from the past couple of months.
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo won’t get what all the hubbub is about, which he made clear in an on-air rant that stemmed from his displeasure with the enthusiastic call from SNY play-by-play voice Gary Cohen.
In the Mets clubhouse and in a particular pregame celebration Thursday night time, however, there was recognition of what it means to surpass four-time World Series winner Darryl Strawberry.
New York Mets’ Pete Alonso (20) waves to followers during a ceremony to honor his 253rd home run before a baseball sport against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. AP
And there was immense appreciation for Alonso, who has so naturally endeared himself to New York and Mets followers since the day he put on the blue and orange.
Brandon Nimmo celebrates a hit on Thursday. AP
“Definitely important [to celebrate]. I mean, anytime somebody accomplishes something like that you want to celebrate it because it’s taken a lot of years of hard work to get to that point,” Brandon Nimmo told The Post before the Mets took on the Braves. “And by no means would you like to decrease that by the workforce going through a robust stretch.
“Obviously, with him accomplishing this feat of breaking the home run record, you want to celebrate that and make sure it’s as special as it can possibly be for him.”
The rain delay Wednesday night time postponed the ceremony, but the Mets made sure the Polar Bear bought his second.
Radio broadcaster Howie Rose read a heartfelt speech, highlighting Alonso’s 53 first-year home runs and postseason heroics.
Pete Alonso of the New York Mets hitting a double. IMAGN IMAGES via GWN Connect
A particular video tribute — narrated by Strawberry — then performed on the jumbotron as followers around the stadium gave the 30-year-old a standing ovation.
And when Rose requested Alonso what it might imply to continue his profession with the Mets, the roar of applause from the group drowned out his reply.
“He’s someone who does it on an everyday basis and makes it look easy,” said Nimmo, who is Alonso’s longest-tenured Mets teammate.
Pete Alonso acknowledges the followers at Citi Field forward of Thursday’s sport. IMAGN IMAGES via GWN Connect
Alonso, who was tied with Kyle Schwarber at 254 for the second-most homers in the majors since 2019 coming into the sport, has a participant option for $24 million in 2026 that he doubtless gained’t take.
It would make him a free agent for a second straight yr. Only this time, the Mets can’t give him a qualifying offer after doing so during last offseason’s negotiations.
“I’ve just seen him continue to make adjustments year after year,” Nimmo said, “to the purpose where I really feel like this yr is the best I’ve ever seen him. Since 2019, clearly, 2019 was wonderful. To have the opportunity to do what he’s finished this yr — with everyone realizing the ability that he has and the whole lot — he’s been a very constant hitter.
“He’s been a superb hitter all-around, too, not just energy. He’s pushed in nearly 100 runs already. Obviously, his OPS is in a great place, close to that .900. To have the opportunity to do that in Citi Field has been wonderful.
“To be able to watch that evolution, it’s been really special for me. I’m really, really proud of him because to make those adjustments has taken a lot of hard work on his end, and he’s definitely been working to get the most out of himself.”
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