What is Pete Alonso's ethnicity? New York Mets star's cultural heritage explored

Pete Alonso is the first baseman for the New York Mets. Born in Tampa, Florida, Alonso is the son of Peter Matthew Alonso, whose father was a Spanish refugee. Alonso's grandfather shifted from Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War to Queens, New York.

Further, his mother, Michelle Lynn Alonso's parents were from Lancaster, Ohio, where Alonso's grandparents eventually settled.

Pete's mother is a former college softball player at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Pete Alonso became the 2nd fastest player to hit 150 home runs

Miami Marlins v New York Mets NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits an RBI single in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins during the home opener at Citi Field on April 07, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

In April, in a game against the Miami Marlins, Alonso hit his 150th home run, becoming the second-fastest player of all time to reach the mark.

Ryan Howard hit his 150th career home run in 495 matches, while it took Alonso 538 games to achieve the feat.

Alonso also surpassed Carlos Beltran for sixth place on the New York Mets' all-time home run list.