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TL;DR
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Springboro grad A.J. Ewing will be a regular in the lineup following his impressive MLB debut on May 12. Ewing is expected to primarily play center field as he settles into the team.
Key points
- A.J. Ewing made an impressive MLB debut on May 12.
- He recorded a triple, two RBIs, and three walks in his debut.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Ewing will play regularly.
- Ewing is expected to primarily play center field.
- Mendoza stated Ewing is not intended to platoon with other players.
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New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Springboro graduate A.J. Ewing will be a regular part of the lineup going forward after his impressive MLB debut May 12.
"As of right now, the plan is to just keep him in the outfield, center field particularly." Mendoza told reporters May 12. "We're going to let him get settled here."
New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing (9) is doused with ice water after his major league debut against the Detroit Tigers on May 12, 2026, at Citi Field. Ewing starred with a triple, two RBIs, two runs scored, a stolen base and three walks.
When asked if platooning the left-handed batting Ewing with a right-handed bat like Tyrone Taylor will be a part of his acclimation process, Mendoza said on SNY TV: "He's going to play. He's here to play."
Ewing helped the Mets to another win in his second Major League Baseball game May 13, as the Mets beat Detroit, 3-2. He scored the winning run in the 10th inning on a single to short center field by Carson Benge with one out. Ewing started the inning on second base as the ghost runner and easily reached home plate with his speed.
Ewing was 0-for-3, striking out three times against elite starter and likely Hall of Fame closer , who is third all-time in career saves. He drew a seven-pitch walk off Valdez in the fifth inning and was stranded at second.
Q&A
What did A.J. Ewing achieve in his MLB debut?
In his MLB debut on May 12, A.J. Ewing recorded a triple, two RBIs, two runs scored, a stolen base, and three walks.
How will A.J. Ewing be utilized in the Mets lineup?
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated that Ewing will play regularly, particularly in center field.
Who is A.J. Ewing and where is he from?
A.J. Ewing is a graduate of Springboro and is now an outfielder for the New York Mets.
Will A.J. Ewing be platooning with other players?
Mendoza indicated that Ewing will play consistently and not be platooned, emphasizing that he is 'here to play.'
