Mets outfield prospect A.J. Ewing makes big league debut after fast rise through minors

Whether he's seasoned enough to spark the sagging New York Mets remains to be seen. Called up by the Mets after just 12 games with Triple-A Syracuse, the 21-year-old Ewing made his major league debut Tuesday night against Detroit at Citi Field.

NEW YORK (AP) — True to his baseball tools, speedy outfielder A. J. Ewing made a rapid rise through the farm system.

Whether he's seasoned enough to spark the sagging New York Mets remains to be seen. Called up by the Mets after just 12 games with Triple-A Syracuse, the 21-year-old Ewing made his major league debut Tuesday night against Detroit at Citi Field. Playing center field and batting eighth, he received a warm ovation before his first plate appearance and worked a seven-pitch walk from Tigers starter Jack Flaherty that loaded the bases with one out in the second inning.

“I’m confident in my ability and I’m just going to play the same game that I’ve been playing and just do what I do,” Ewing said in the Mets' clubhouse before the game. "It's awesome to be here and I’m ready to go. ” Desperate to spark a stagnant lineup, New York brought Ewing to the majors after he gained only 58 games of experience above High-A ball.