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Mets' A.J. Ewing showcases 'identity as a hitter' in 'pretty impressive' MLB debut
TL;DR
A.J. Ewing made an impressive MLB debut for the Mets, contributing to a 10-2 victory over the Tigers. He went 1-for-2 with a triple, three walks, two RBI, and a stolen base, becoming the first player in Mets history to triple in his debut.
Key points
- A.J. Ewing made his MLB debut with the Mets
- He contributed to a 10-2 win over the Tigers
- Ewing was 1-for-2 with a triple and three walks
- He became the first Mets player to triple in a debut
- Manager Carlos Mendoza praised his plate discipline
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It was quite the MLB debut for Mets top prospect A.J. Ewing, helping ignite the team to a 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Ewing filled the box score, going 1-for-2 with a triple, three walks, two RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. His energy was present from the start and he even became the first player in Mets franchise history to triple in their debut.
The 21-year-old walked in his first plate appearance on seven pitches with runners on first and second base and one out. The walk paid off as New York was able to add a run on a groundout. And it was that plate discipline that's what impressed manager Carlos Mendoza the most, even saying Ewing was "pretty much perfect at the plate" in his first big league game.
"Pretty impressive," Mendoza said. "From the very beginning, the first at-bat, the quality of the at-bat, the takes, not panicking, just under control. He got ahead and was still able to take pitches close to the strike zone. And just the way he was taking them. There was rhythm, he's on time. Pretty good idea. Obviously something that we've seen in the past, the way he controls the strike zone.
"But man, he was pretty much perfect at the plate today and it was just good to see that."
Ewing flied out in his second at-bat, but then walked again in the bottom of the sixth inning and stole second base to get the team going. It was just the spark New York needed, as they'd go on to score three runs in the frame and take a 6-2 lead.
Mendoza continued to compliment Ewing's strike zone discipline and his ability to stay "under control" at the plate, something not too common for young players, let alone those playing in their first game.
"Yeah I don't think you see that right out the gate," Mendoza said. "You see that from players coming up through the system and you know they have pretty good understanding of the strike zone. But not until you get here and the quality of the pitching, obviously. You're going to be jumpy at times.
Q&A
What were A.J. Ewing's stats in his MLB debut?
A.J. Ewing went 1-for-2 with a triple, three walks, two RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base in his debut.
How did A.J. Ewing perform at the plate during his debut?
Ewing showcased excellent plate discipline, impressing manager Carlos Mendoza with his ability to control the strike zone and not panic.
What historic achievement did A.J. Ewing accomplish in his debut?
A.J. Ewing became the first player in Mets franchise history to hit a triple in his MLB debut.
What did Mets manager Carlos Mendoza say about Ewing's performance?
Mendoza described Ewing's performance as 'pretty impressive' and noted that he was 'pretty much perfect at the plate' during his debut.
