Tim Tebow arrived at Mets camp for spring training Monday. Tebow signed with the Mets in the offseason after holding private workouts for several teams. At 29, he’s a long shot for the majors according to experts but the former Heisman trophy winner is full on positivity and belief on playing one day in the majors. “That’s my ultimate goal but I’ve had so much fun training, pursuing it. I enjoy the process, and hopefully I’ll have a chance to (play in the major leagues) someday.’’
Tebow did impress on the day with 2 home runs and driving the ball throughout the field. He arrives off of a poor showing in the Arizona Fall League where he hit .194 and struck out 20 times in 62 at bats. A performance so notably bad, that ESPN Baseball Insider Keith Law denounced any future optimism. “I think Tim Tebow should stick to announcing and never play baseball again. He was the worst player I’ve ever seen in the 10 years I’ve been going to the Arizona Fall League.”
He won’t be competing for a roster spot on the Mets opening day major league squad. He will however get consistent playing time to showcase his skill set and build some momentum heading into the minor leagues. “I salute him for what he’s trying to do” said Mets manager Terry Collins. “It’s not going to be easy. It’s going to be very difficult. But he’s a tremendous competitor. I know he’s a winner. That’s going to mean a lot in that big clubhouse full of young kids over there.”
Tebow is getting his chance based primarily on popularity which the Mets will definitely benefit from financially.
Grateful to begin this new journey! #LGM pic.twitter.com/PoJjaS8YrZ
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) February 27, 2017
Flip the pages for video of Tebow getting in some hacks in the cage…