Carson Benge Breaks Mets Rookie Record for Hits in a Season

WHO:

NY Post - Carson Benge, a rookie for the New York Mets.

MLB.com - Pete Alonso, former Mets rookie record holder for hits in a season.

WHAT:

NY Post - Carson Benge set a new Mets rookie record for most hits in a season.

MLB.com - Benge achieved his 155th and 156th hits in a single game, surpassing Alonso's record.

MLB.com - Benge has a batting average of .294 since his first 20 games, where he hit .136.

MLB.com - Benge has recorded 19 home runs, three triples, 19 doubles, and 115 singles this season.

MLB.com - Benge has 22 stolen bases, two shy of the Mets’ rookie record.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Citi Field, New York, where Benge's achievement was displayed on the video board.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Benge debuted on Opening Day in 2024 and has played in 149 of the Mets' 155 games since then.

WHY:

MLB.com - Benge's consistent performance has made him one of the Mets’ most reliable offensive players.

HOW:

MLB.com - Benge tied the record with a broken-bat single and broke it with an RBI infield single.

(UPDATED September 20, 2026 09:56 UTC)

Carson Benge has made history by setting a new New York Mets rookie record for the most hits in a season, achieving his 155th and 156th hits in a single game, surpassing the previous record held by Pete Alonso. Benge, who debuted on Opening Day in 2024 and has played in 149 of the Mets' 155 games since then, has maintained a batting average of .294 and recorded impressive stats including 19 home runs and 22 stolen bases. His remarkable performance was celebrated at Citi Field, where his achievement was displayed on the video board after he tied the record with a broken-bat single and broke it with an RBI infield single.