Mets Rookie A.J. Ewing Hits First Career Home Run
A.J. Ewing rounded the bases after hitting his first career home run for the New York Mets. The moment carried special meaning for Joe Raccuia, the former Mets scout who first saw Ewing play in high school and who spoke from his hospital bed days after suffering a stroke.
nypost.comJ. Ewing hit his first MLB career home run and rounded the bases as the ball cleared the fence. The photograph of Ewing rounding the bases was taken by Charles Wenzelberg. The moment carried extra weight for Joe Raccuia, who saw the swing that helped Ewing rise through the Mets minor league system last season, where he finished at Double-A Binghamton.
U.S. in Ohio while previously working for the Mets scouting draftable players. Raccuia recently suffered a stroke and was recuperating in the hospital.
He spoke by phone on Friday while recuperating. ," Raccuia said by phone Friday.
J. U.S. com reported.
Raccuia’s voice remained weak from the recent stroke. com reported.
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Story Timeline
5 events- 2026-05-16
Article published detailing Ewing's home run and Raccuia's comments
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Joe Raccuia spoke by phone from hospital
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A.J. Ewing hit first MLB career home run
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A.J. Ewing finished minor league season at Double-A Binghamton
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Joe Raccuia scouted A.J. Ewing at Springboro H.S. in Ohio while with Mets
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Potential Impact
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Raccuia's comments from hospital bed highlight personal connection between scout and player
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Ewing's first home run marks milestone in progression from high school prospect to MLB debut
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