A.J. Ewing

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New York Mets · Outfielder

Age 225' 10" · 160 lbsBats Left

#227 Current#141 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

The 21-year-old rookie brings intriguing speed and contact skills to the Mets' outfield after earning FSL Player of the Month honors in 2025, posting a .275 average with 8 stolen bases through his early MLB exposure. Ewing projects as a consistent run-scorer and batting average contributor in a complementary outfield role, with his speed offering upside in the stolen base category as he gains more playing time and familiarity with major league pitching. His power remains limited at this stage—just 4 home runs and 19 RBIs across 149 at-bats—suggesting he'll be more valuable in leagues that reward speed and average than in formats prioritizing slugging. The primary risk lies in whether the Mets commit to playing time for the young prospect; if he earns everyday at-bats, his combination of contact and base-stealing ability could deliver solid middle-of-the-lineup depth, but inconsistent usage could limit his fantasy ceiling.

News Updates

A.J. Ewing puts up 4-for-4 performance in shootout
New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing went 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, four runs scored and a stolen base in a 16-12 loss to the Kansas City Royals on July 7. Despite the team's loss in a high-scoring affair, Ewing's perfect night at the plate makes him a notable performer for fantasy purposes.
Jul 8, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2026	New York Mets	104	428	380	.250	8	34	48	23	109	.321	.368	.689
Career	Totals	104	428	380	.250	8	34	48	23	109	.321	.368	.689

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2023	FCL Mets	7	21	14	.286	0	3	3	1	6	.524	.357	.881
2024	2 teams▼	90	382	313	.233	10	49	59	13	109	.361	.390	.751
2025	3 teams▼	124	564	485	.315	3	55	87	70	105	.401	.429	.830
2026	2 teams▼	30	132	109	.339	2	11	25	17	20	.447	.514	.961
Career	Totals	251	1099	921	.290	15	118	174	101	240	.395	.425	.820

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg89.2 mph

Max EV110.5 mph

Launch Angle11.3°

Barrel %6.9%

K %25.4%

Hard Hit %42.4%

Sprint Speed29.5 ft/s

Bat Speed70.4 mph

Whiff %24.1%

Chase %26.2%

xBA0.259

xSLG0.397

xwOBA0.321

GB%44.9%

FB%24.3%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2026

New York Mets

104

428

380

.250

109

.321

.368

.689

Career

Totals

104

428

380

.250

109

.321

.368

.689

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2023

FCL Mets

.286

.524

.357

.881

2024

2 teams▼

382

313

.233

109

.361

.390

.751

2025

3 teams▼

124

564

485

.315

105

.401

.429

.830

2026

2 teams▼

132

109

.339

.447

.514

.961

Career

Totals

251

1099

921

.290

118

174

101

240

.395

.425

.820