Carson Benge joined one of the most exclusive rookie clubs in New York Mets history yesterday, hitting his 15th home run after already recording 15 stolen bases. The milestone puts Benge alongside Darryl Strawberry as the only Mets rookies to reach both totals in the same season.

What happened

Benge entered the moment with the stolen-base half of the achievement already secured. His 15th home run completed the combination and placed him in a two-player group within the franchise’s rookie record book.

The milestone connects two separate counting categories: home runs and stolen bases. Reaching 15 in each made Benge the first Mets rookie since Strawberry to complete that pairing.

Why it matters

Strawberry established the franchise benchmark during his rookie season and went on to win the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year award. Benge now shares a Mets milestone with one of the franchise’s most notable award-winning rookies.

The distinction is narrow and specific, which underscores its significance. Across the Mets’ history, only Strawberry and Benge have produced at least 15 home runs and 15 stolen bases while classified as rookies.

By the numbers

The defining totals are 15 home runs and 15 stolen bases. Benge has reached both marks during the 2026 season, while Strawberry previously did so in his rookie campaign.

The membership count is two. Strawberry stood alone in the Mets’ rookie 15-15 club until Benge’s latest home run added a second name to the franchise milestone.

What to watch next

Benge’s achievement establishes the threshold, but his final totals are not yet set. With the 2026 season continuing, he has an opportunity to add to both his home-run and stolen-base numbers.

Each additional home run or steal would extend Benge’s rookie production beyond the marks that secured his place beside Strawberry. For now, the two remain the only Mets rookies to reach 15 in both categories.