A. J. Ewing

A. J. Ewing
Ewing with the Mets in 2026
New York Mets – No. 9
Outfielder
Born: (2004-08-10) August 10, 2004
Kettering, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 12, 2026, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through August 29, 2026)
Batting average.236
Home runs7
Runs batted in28
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Andrew Joseph Ewing (born August 10, 2004) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.

Amateur career

Ewing attended Springboro High School in Springboro, Ohio. As a senior in 2023, he hit .464 with 37 RBI.[1] He originally committed to play college baseball at Wright State University, but later flipped to the University of Alabama.[2]

Professional career

Ewing was selected by the New York Mets in the fourth round (134th overall) of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He signed with the Mets for $675,000.[4] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Mets, playing in seven games.[5]

Ewing played the 2024 season with the FCL Mets and St. Lucie Mets, hitting .233 with 10 home runs and 49 RBI over 90 games. Ewing opened the 2025 season with St. Lucie before being promoted to the Brooklyn Cyclones in May.[6] In August, he was promoted to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.[7] Over 124 games between the three teams, Ewing hit .315 with three home runs, 55 RBI, and 70 stolen bases.[8]

On May 12, 2026, Ewing was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[9] He made his MLB debut later that day, going 1-for-2 with a two-run RBI triple while recording three walks, two runs scored, and a stolen base.[10] On May 14 against the Detroit Tigers, Ewing hit his first major league home run against pitcher Keider Montero.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Connelly, Brendan (July 10, 2023). "Springboro shortstop A.J. Ewing picked by New York Mets in MLB Draft". The Enquirer. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Springboro standout to sign with Mets, forgo college baseball". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  3. ↑ Connelly, Brendan (July 10, 2023). "Springboro shortstop A.J. Ewing picked by New York Mets in MLB Draft". The Cincinnati Enquirer.
  4. ↑ "Mets sign 20 of 23 picks in this year's Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  5. ↑ Gilbert, Jeff (July 12, 2023). "Springboro standout to sign with Mets, forgo college baseball". Dayton Daily News.
  6. ↑ DiComo, Anthony (April 18, 2025). "This 'freak athlete' Mets prospect is creating a buzz". MLB.com.
  7. ↑ "Mets No. 8 Prospect A.J. Ewing Promoted to Double-A Binghamton". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  8. ↑ "'I want to get to the bigs': Springboro grad moving up Mets minor league system". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Mets call up top prospect A.J. Ewing, DFA Andy Ibáñez". sny.tv. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Rookie A.J. Ewing sparks offense in impressive debut as Mets crush Tigers". May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  11. ↑ Tredinnick, Andrew. "A.J. Ewing blasts his first career home run for Mets vs. Tigers". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
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