Speedy A.J. Ewing Brings Dynamic Baseball Tools To New York Mets

BusinessSportsMoneySpeedy A.J. Ewing Brings Dynamic Baseball Tools To New York MetsByBernie Pleskoff,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bernie Pleskoff is a former professional Major League Baseball scout Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 02:00am EDTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: A.J. Ewing #9 of the New York Mets looks on during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)Getty ImagesRookie outfielder A.J. Ewing is delivering dynamic Major League Baseball skills to the New York Mets starting lineup.A left-handed hitter, Ewing has become the New York Mets starting centerfielder.Ewing has blazing speed, excellent hitting skills, and plays very credible defense. Those are major tools and skills to help as a regular contributor to the Mets lineup.Ewing, 21, made his Mets debut May 12, against the American League’s Detroit Tigers.Ewing went 1-5 in the game, smoking a triple, scoring two runs, knocking in two runs, and stealing a base. Ewing’s debut set the table for things to come.Here is what mlb.com said about Ewing’s debut in their headline: “Ewing puts up the kind of MLB debut not seen in at least 126 years.”That’s saying something.In his first six games, Ewing had five hits in 17 plate appearances. He hit a home run against the Detroit Tigers May 14, and stole two bases in that six game introduction to the big leagues.MORE FOR YOUNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: A.J. Ewing #9 of the New York Mets reacts during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAbout New York Mets A.J. Ewing:Ewing was drafted by the Mets in the 4th round of the 2023 draft. He was a a compensatory draft selection, chosen as the 134th overall player taken in the draft.Ewing was selected out of Springboro High School, in Springboro, Ohio.MLB.com showed that Ewing was given a signing bonus of $6...