A.J. Ewing: Mets' Breakout Star in the Making

0:00It's April 23rd, New York Metz News Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready, I'm Cory with the story. While Carson Benji grab headlines for the Metz this spring, with his opening day roster spot and first big league homer, keep an eye on Outfield, prospect AJ Ewing. This 20-year-old slash 381, over 423, over 667 in spring training, including one homer, three doubles, and four stolen bases. First ball, America even ranks him among the top under 21 hitters with 30 plus ad bats and an OPS over 1000. Last season in AA Eastern League, Ewing hit 315 with 153 hits, good for 8 across all minors. He swiped 70 bags, smacked 10 triples, and drew 68 walks for a 401 on base percentage. The best in the Metz system, drafted as a shortstop out of Ohio High School in the fourth round compensatory pick after Jacob DeGrom left for Texas, Ewing played 100.

1:00Outfield games last year too. Farm director Andrew Christie called him an exceptional shape, noting his bat speed tops Major League average at 73.8 miles per hour. Ewing's main knock has been power with just three homers in 124 games, but he showed up stronger this spring, spraying hard line, drives everywhere. Now with the Binghamton rumble ponies, he's mixing outfield, second base, and more to stay versatile. If Bench keeps struggling up top, Ewing looks ready to step up and deliver a breakout year for the Metz Farm System.