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AJ Ewing sets Mets rookie stolen bases record at 25

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

AJ Ewing sets Mets rookie stolen bases record at 25

Summary

AJ Ewing, a New York Met who began the season with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, has broken the franchise record for stolen bases by a rookie. Ewing recorded his 25th stolen base of the season, surpassing Mookie Wilson's previous record of 24 set in 1981. Ewing has had a strong rookie campaign, batting.257 with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs. He started the season in the minor leagues, playing 12 games with Triple-A Syracuse before being called up to the big leagues in May.

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By the Numbers

•Ewing broke the Mets rookie stolen base record on September 23, 2026.
•He surpassed Mookie Wilson's long-standing record from 1981.
•Ewing has played a total of 12 games in Triple-A Syracuse this season.
•He is batting.257 with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs.
•Ewing's MLB call-up occurred in May after his performance in the minors.

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11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Former Rumble Pony breaks Mets rookie stolen bases record

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QUEENS, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A New York Met who started this season as a Binghamton Rumble Pony, broke the franchise record for stolen bases by a rookie. AJ Ewing recorded 25 stolen bases for the Mets this year, breaking Mookie Wilson’s record of 24 in 1981. Ewing has had a solid rookie season, batting .257 […]
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