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Mets Prospect A.J. Ewing Makes Record-Setting MLB Debut in 10-2 Win

The 21-year-old enters center field duties with Luis Robert Jr. sidelined.

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May 12, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing (9) reacts after hitting a RBI triple against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing (9) takes a lead from second base during the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Ewing, debuting Tuesday at Citi Field, went 1-for-2 with a triple, three walks, a stolen base, two RBIs and two runs in a 10-2 win over the Tigers.
  • MLB.com reported he is the first player since at least 1900 to post three walks, a triple, a steal and multiple RBIs in an MLB debut.
  • He now starts in center field for New York with Luis Robert Jr. out due to a lumbar disc injury.
  • The promotion followed a hot start in the minors, including a .349 average in Double-A, .326 in Triple-A this year and 70 steals across 124 games in 2025.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza called his plate work “pretty much perfect,” and Ewing said it was the best day of his life and that he wants to do it again.