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Ewing and Benge set Mets rookie records this MLB season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:28 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Ewing and Benge set Mets rookie records this MLB season

Summary

Former Rumble Ponies players AJ Ewing and Carson Benge have established new rookie records for the New York Mets during the 2026 MLB season. Ewing, after being promoted from Triple-A Syracuse, hit 11 home runs and secured 25 stolen bases, surpassing Mookie Wilson's previous record of 24. Meanwhile, Benge achieved a 20/20 season with 20 home runs and 22 stolen bases, and set a new franchise rookie record with 168 hits. Both players contributed significantly to the Mets after rising through the Rumble Ponies system.

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By the Numbers

•AJ Ewing hit 11 homers and 25 stolen bases for the Mets.
•Ewing's 25 stolen bases broke Mookie Wilson's rookie record.
•Carson Benge hit 20 homers and 22 stolen bases.
•Benge made history with 168 hits as a Mets rookie.
•Both players advanced from the Rumble Ponies to the major leagues.

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QUEENS, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Former Rumble Ponies AJ Ewing and Carson Benge had stellar rookie seasons. AJ Ewing started this season with the Ponies before getting promoted to Triple-A Syracuse, where he played 12 games before getting the call in May to the big leagues. Ewing hit 11 homers and recorded 25 stolen bases, which broke […]
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