Joseph Earl McEwing (Super Joe)

Positions: Outfielder, Second Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 170 lb.

Born: October 19, 1972 in Bristol, PA
High School: Bishop Egan HS (Fairless Hills, PA)
School: County College of Morris (Randolph, NJ)
Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 28th round of the 1992 amateur draft.
Signed June 12, 1992. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 2, 1998 (Age 25)   vs. FLA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Mets/Cardinals/Royals/Astros 1998-2006

Final Game: May 20, 2006 (Age 33)   vs. TEX 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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