A.J. Ewing Is Scorching — And WaiverScout Saw It Coming

A.J. Ewing is hitting .545 over the last seven days with a .596 wOBA, two home runs, a stolen base, and a 4.0% strikeout rate. That's not a typo. The Mets' utility man is putting together one of the most dominant short stretches you'll find on any waiver wire in America, and at just 21% rostered, the window to grab him is closing fast.

The Rolling Window Story

This isn't a one-game spike. Look at the trajectory across Ewing's rolling windows and the trend is unmistakable:

  • 7-day: .545 AVG, .596 wOBA, 4.0% K%, 8.0% BB%, 68.6% HardHit%, 95.4 mph EV
  • 14-day: .400 AVG, .448 wOBA, 13.0% K%, 8.7% BB%, 48.8% HardHit%, 89.5 mph EV
  • 30-day: .242 AVG, .282 wOBA, 23.8% K%, 7.9% BB%, 42.5% HardHit%, 89.0 mph EV

That strikeout rate plummeting from 23.8% over 30 days to 4.0% over the last week is the headline. Ewing has made a dramatic adjustment at the plate — he's putting the ball in play with authority and not chasing. His walk rate has held steady, which tells you this isn't just reckless aggression. He's being selective and making contact. Over 25 plate appearances in the last seven days, he struck out once. Once.

The Skills Are Real

This is where skeptics get silenced. Ewing's 68.6% hard-hit rate and 95.4 mph exit velocity over the past week aren't fluky bloop singles propping up a batting average. He's barreling the baseball. Those numbers represent a massive jump from his 30-day marks of 42.5% hard-hit rate and 89.0 mph exit velocity, suggesting a mechanical or approach change that's yielding legitimate quality contact. His five-game log backs it up: 11-for-20 with a homer, 7 RBI, and multi-hit performances in four of those five games.

WaiverScout Called This Early

We first flagged Ewing back in June when he was sitting at 16% rostered. We upgraded him to Add Now on July 1 at 21% ownership, and again on July 9 and August 4. He went through a rough patch that triggered a deprioritize signal, but we moved him back to Watch on September 5 at 15% ownership — six days before this eruption. No major fantasy publication is talking about Ewing right now. This signal is ahead of the curve, and that's exactly where you want to be in September.

The Opportunity Is Locked In

Ewing logged 25 plate appearances over the last seven days, confirming consistent playing time with the Mets. His 2B/OF eligibility adds roster flexibility, and with 8 stolen bases over the past 30 days, he's contributing across categories. He's not a one-trick power bat sitting at the bottom of a lineup — he's an active, dynamic contributor with speed and pop.

His ownership has surged 6% in the past week to 21%, and that velocity is only going to accelerate as more managers see these lines. By next week, he could be 35%+ and gone in competitive leagues.

Verdict: Add Now

The data is clear. A.J. Ewing is delivering elite production backed by elite contact quality. A .596 wOBA with a 4.0% strikeout rate and 68.6% hard-hit rate over 25 plate appearances is not noise — it's a breakout. In leagues where you're chasing a playoff spot or already in the hunt, Ewing gives you upside at both 2B and OF that you're not finding elsewhere on the wire. He's a more accessible version of the multi-category production you'd want from players like Jose Altuve or Fernando Tatis Jr.. Don't wait for the mainstream to catch up. Add him now.