Mets' A.J. Ewing: Blistering start at Single-A
Ewing is slashing .415/.490/.659 through 11 games for Single-A St. Lucie with three doubles, two triples, one home run, seven steals in nine attempts and a 7:6 BB:K.
A compensatory pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft between the fourth and fifth rounds (135th overall), Ewing didn't make much of an impression through his first two pro seasons but could be headed for a breakout. The 20-year-old has mainly played center field the last two years, and while his power upside remains questionable due to his small stature, he could emerge as a real prospect if his contact skills, batting eye and speed continue to play. He played 71 games for St. Lucie in 2024, so a quick promotion to High-A Brooklyn could be in order given his start to the current campaign.
