Pete Alonso delivers heartfelt farewell to Mets one day after Orioles signing: ‘Gave everything’

Pete Alonso gave Mets fans a tearjerker on Thursday.

Alonso, who was a lifelong Met before signing with the Orioles on Wednesday, posted a heartfelt message to Instagram, thanking the fans for supporting him through his first seven MLB seasons.

“New York, thank you,” the post read. “These last few years have shaped me in ways I’ll carry for the rest of my life. This city demands your best and I’m proud to look back knowing I gave everything I had into earning the privilege of wearing that jersey.”

Alonso continued by thanking the Mets’ coaching staff and teammates throughout his career.

“I’ve been blessed with incredible teammates, coaches, trainers, staff, and countless people who helped shape me into the player and man I am today,” he continued. “I’m forever grateful for every person who challenged me, supported me and believed in me along the way.

“Thank you for the passion. Thank you for the love. Even the tough love that comes with playing for New York. When it came time for first pitch, thank you for being electric through it all. Thank you for getting rowdy every time I stepped up to the plate and made the building shake when the ball found a seat over the wall. Your energy fueled me more than you’ll ever know. You believed in me, and you made me better.”