A.J. Ewing’s father was thrilled about his Mets debut

Mets Prospect AJ Ewing Shines in MLB Debut

AJ Ewing, a rising star for the Mets, showcased his remarkable speed with an RBI triple during the seventh inning of his major league debut at Citi Field on Tuesday. The Mets secured a convincing 10-2 victory.

However, it was the exuberant reaction from his family that truly stood out. After Ewing’s impressive hit, his father, Joe, along with other family members, couldn’t contain their excitement—fist pumps, high-fives, and shouts filled the air.

Earlier in the game, Ewing had issued one of three walks in the second inning. During that time, Joe shared his feelings with SNY’s Steve Gelbs, boldly stating that his son was made for such moments. Yet, he also confessed to feeling “nervous watching him.”

Interestingly, Joe wasn’t just an observer; he had some skin in the game as a high school pitcher, though he struggled with hitting. Still, he was the one who encouraged his young son to pick up a bat as a left-handed hitter.

Before learning about AJ’s big moment, Joe had already received multiple messages on his phone. He was taken aback by how quickly his 21-year-old son got the call-up.

“He’s really improved as a player,” Joe noted. “I think once he realized he had a shot at the major leagues, he went after that dream like it was everything.”

Joe acknowledged that others had seen more potential in AJ than he had at first. “I recognized he was a solid player, but I also understood how tough it can be to reach this level,” he reflected. “As a father, I might not have fully grasped just how talented he really was.”

Joe recalled a pivotal conversation with his agent about AJ. “I asked, ‘Do you think my son will get drafted?'” The agent paused and answered confidently, ‘I know your kid is going to be drafted.’ My reaction? I was shocked, then thought, ‘Okay, let’s go!'”

Ewing certainly filled the stat sheet in his debut. Not only did he make history as the first Mets player to triple with his very first major league hit, but he also recorded three walks, a stolen base, and two RBIs.