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Last-place Mets reportedly calling up top hitting prospect A.J. Ewing
TL;DR
The New York Mets are calling up top hitting prospect A.J. Ewing to boost their performance as they sit in last place. Ewing, 21, is ranked as the Mets' No. 2 prospect and the 78th in baseball.
Key points
- New York Mets calling up A.J. Ewing
- Ewing is the Mets' No. 2 prospect
- He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft
- Ewing has played centerfield and second base in the minors
- He logged 15 home runs in 251 minor-league games
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2023 MLB DraftNew York Mets
In need of a jolt, the last-place New York Mets are making a major move.
Per The Athletic’s Will Sammon, the Mets are calling up their top hitting prospect, A.J. Ewing. Per MLB.com, Ewing is New York’s No. 2 overall prospect behind right-handed pitcher Jonah Tong and the 78th-ranked prospect in baseball.
The Mets drafted Ewing in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft, using the compensatory pick they acquired when they lost Jacob deGrom in free agency after the 2022 season.
Ewing, 21, is a versatile defender who’s played at centerfield and second base in the minors. He hasn’t tapped into consistent power, logging 15 home runs in 251 minor-league games.
But he possesses high-end speed and good contact in addition to his elite-upside defense. Ewing is a career .290/.395/.425 hitter in the minors with 101 stolen bases.
The Mets rank at or near the bottom of MLB in several offensive categories. Can A.J. Ewing help turn that around?
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Ewing will offer versatility to a Mets team that’s posted the worst record in baseball (15-25) as of Monday and is dealing with injuries at multiple positions. Shortstop (calf), centerfielder (lumbar spine disc herniation) and designated hitter (wrist, Achilles bursitis) are all on the injured list.
Q&A
Who is A.J. Ewing and what is his ranking among MLB prospects?
A.J. Ewing is the New York Mets' top hitting prospect, ranked No. 2 in the Mets' system and 78th overall in baseball.
Why are the Mets calling up A.J. Ewing now?
The Mets are calling up Ewing in an effort to inject energy into their struggling team, currently sitting in last place.
What positions has A.J. Ewing played in the minors?
In the minors, A.J. Ewing has played as a versatile defender in both centerfield and second base.
