Mets' Speed Duo: Ewing & Morabito

0:00It's March 20th for the New York Mets, let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more teen news every day. Mets Prospects, AJ Ewing and Nick Morabito share a friendly rivalry over who runs faster. Both have elite 70-grade speed according to Scouts. Last season, Ewing stole 70 bases in 60 attempts across three minor league levels, while Morabito swiped 49 and 60 tries at. Double A. She trained together in Tampa over the off season, debating their speed and workouts. Morabito often wins jump-offs on force plates, but Ewing's on-base skills stand out with a 401 on-base percentage. He's the team's fourth ranked prospect, seen as a top position player after Carson Benj. In Thursday's Spring Breakout game against Ray's prospects, both started in the outfield. Ewing singled and drew a pick-off, while Morabito reached on an error helped by his speed. Morabito, the 13th ranked prospect, earned a 40-man roster spot after a strong Arizona

1:02fall league with 16 steals in 17 games. Both spent time in big league Spring Camp. Morabito left for team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, while Ewing hit 381, over 10 games, and led with four stolen bases. Mets officials praised their base stealing as a key strength. They're starting the season in the upper minors, eyeing Major League call-ups by late year, maybe as playoff runners. Ewing could be a lead-off hitter with high on-base numbers and steals, while Morabito projects as a fourth outfielder, unless his bad improves. Their speed journey started later, built through training and track work. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm. S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com