We may be seeing some possible identity theft going on here. Get Bo Jackson on the phone.
Tim Tebow‘s agents, Jimmy Sexton and Nick Khan, announced today that the former Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback is now actively pursuing a career in professional baseball. Of course, Tebow would not be the first star athlete to play in multiple professional sports leagues (i.e. Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan). However, this situation is a bit different.
Tim Tebow, Baseball Star?
Tebow is making this change after not playing competitive baseball for 11 years. The last time he played was in 2005, his junior year of high school. In his junior season, Tebow earned a .494 average. He accumulated four home runs and 30 RBIs, including all-state honors in the state of Florida, according to Aaron Torres of Fox Sports.
Tebow is known for trying to make comebacks, after spending two years with the Denver Broncos and one with the New York Jets. He hasn’t played for a team since 2012, despite persistently trying to make rosters. He most recently got cut from the Philadelphia Eagles roster.
A Baseball Talent?
It seems as though most of the sports world doesn’t know much about Tim Tebow as a baseball player. Of course he is known more for football. However, his high school baseball coach claims he was always a great ball player.
In a 2013 interview with The Sporting News, coach Greg Mullins said of Tebow, “I believe he could have played in the big leagues.” Mullins referred to Tebow as a six-tool player, with arm strength, a great ability to hit, hit for power, run, and field. However, Mullins said that Tebow’s character was his sixth tool that made him a special player.
Tebow has already received a contract offer from an independent team. He will be holding a MLB tryout later this month.
Who knows if baseball will be the path to success for Tebow, but there is no question about whether or not he possesses the athletic ability.
Main Photo: FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 14: Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos kneels on the sideline in the second half against the New England Patriots during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
