Joe McEwing
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| Joe McEwing | ||
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| Utility player (baseball) | ||
| Born: October 17, 1972 | ||
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| September 2, 1998 for the St. Louis Cardinals |
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| Final game | ||
| May 21, 2006 for the Houston Astros |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Batting average | .251 | |
| Hits | 443 | |
| Home runs | 25 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
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Joseph Earl McEwing (born October 17, 1972 in Bristol, Pennsylvania) is a minor league baseball coach and former Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career with the New York Mets, where he played from 2000 through 2004.
McEwing played college baseball at the County College of Morris in Randolph Township, New Jersey.[1]
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[edit] Professional baseball career
Nicknamed "Super Joe", he was a utility player who played every position on the field, except for pitcher, throughout his major league career. McEwing was a fan favorite because of his energy, hustle and obvious love for the game.[2] He had his best season in 1999, while a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. In that season, he had 141 hits and 9 home runs, both career highs, as well as a 25-game hitting streak, the fifth longest at that time by a rookie. That same year, Cardinal fans created what was known as "Little Mac Land," in a play on words of the official "Big Mac Land" created in the upper deck of Busch Stadium for Mark McGwire.[citation needed] McEwing also has the longest streak of 228 errorless games.[citation needed] McEwing ended his streak in 2004 at 227 games.
Released by the New York Mets toward the end of spring training in {[by|2005}}, the Kansas City Royals signed him to provide extra infield insurance. The Royals called him up to the major leagues on March 12, when regular third baseman, Mark Teahen, went on the 15-day disabled list.
On March 30, 2006, he was sent to the Houston Astros by the Royals. In 2007, he signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. [1]On January 16, 2008, McEwing officially announced his retirement from baseball.
[edit] Post playing career
He is currently the hitting coach of the Chicago White Sox's Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Joe McEwing, Minor League Baseball. Accessed November 11, 2007.
- ^ News: Super Joe Finally Retires - New York Mets, Baseball
- ^ Cliff Mehrtens (2008-01-19). CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS: Bombard returns with new staff. Charlotte Observer. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
