Former Rumble Ponies Named to All-Rookie Team

Three former Binghamton stars received MLB Pipeline honors for their standout performances this season.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Baseball

Former Rumble Ponies Named to All-Rookie Team

MLB Pipeline named three former Binghamton Rumble Ponies players to the annual All-Rookie First and Second Teams. Carson Benge headlined the group by earning a spot on the First Team.

Why it matters

These selections highlight the success of the Binghamton development pipeline in grooming talent for major league consideration. The recognition underscores the individual growth of these prospects throughout the 2026 season.

Carson Benge posted a .282 batting average with 20 home runs and 22 stolen bases, while AJ Ewing hit .252 with 11 home runs and 25 stolen bases. Nolan McLean recorded 194 strikeouts over 179.2 innings with a 3.16 ERA and a 12-10 win-loss record.

The players

Carson Benge

He is a promising rookie outfielder who became the first Mets player to achieve a 20/20 season.

AJ Ewing

He is a versatile rookie infielder who set the franchise record for stolen bases in a single season.

Nolan McLean

He is a standout rookie pitcher who anchored his team with 194 strikeouts this year.

MLB Pipeline

This organization provides scouting analysis and prospect rankings for professional baseball.

The details

Carson Benge made history as the first Mets rookie to achieve a 20/20 season, while AJ Ewing secured a new franchise record for stolen bases. Nolan McLean rounds out the group with a strong pitching performance highlighted by nearly 200 strikeouts.

October 9, 2026: Three former Rumble Ponies named to the MLB Pipeline All-Rookie teams.

The Big Picture

This selection follows the rigorous evaluation standards established by the MLB Pipeline prospect assessment framework. These honors serve as a validation of the current scouting and development protocols used to identify high-ceiling professional players.

These accolades cement the status of these prospects as core pieces for future roster building within the organization. Fans and analysts should track these players during spring training as they compete for permanent major league roster spots.

The takeaway

Developmental success in minor league systems like Binghamton often serves as a precursor to sustained major league success. Monitoring these award-winning rookies provides insight into the future competitive ceiling of the organization.