Joe McEwing

Team(s): St. Louis Cardinals (1998-1999), New York Mets (2000-2004), Kansas City Royals (2005), Houston Astros (2006)
Position: Utility Player
Date of Birth: October 19, 1972
Hometown: Bristol / Yardley, Pennsylvania

Joe McEwing (born on October 19, 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.

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. 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. McEwing also has the longest streak of 228 error less games. McEwing ended his streak in 2004 at 227 games.

Released by the New York Mets toward the end of Spring Training in 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. On January 16, 2008 McEwing officially announced his retirement from baseball. He is currently the hitting coach of the Chicago White Sox's Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights.