The New York Mets may be the only team in baseball whose most famous player isn’t on the major league roster. Tim Tebow, a former Heisman trophy winner, College National Champion, NFL quarterback, and college football analyst, has been in the Mets’ minor-league system since 2016.
While many wondered if celebrity’s transition into baseball was a publicity stunt, Tebow has proven that he is serious in his pursuit of an MLB career.
Tebow’s Minor League Career
Tebow’s baseball career began slowly. He hit a home run on his first pitch in the minor leagues but batted an abysmal .