Tim Tebow had absolutely no trouble smashing baseballs during his workout for MLB teams.
Jason McIntyre of Fox Sports tweeted that Tebow was easily hitting the ball off of a AAA pitcher, and included video of the former NFL quarterback making contact. (RELATED: Report: Tim Tebow Pursuing Pro Baseball Career)
Tim Tebow having no trouble making contact/hitting this AAA pitcher so far. Who wants to see him in the majors? pic.twitter.com/6DFzjeJjGf
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) August 30, 2016
The highlight of the workout came when Tebow crushed a home run that went 430 feet. (SLIDESHOW: These
Tim Tebow hit this ball well out, scout estimated at 430, hit another one over Dedeux Field scoreboard by 20 feet pic.twitter.com/DciJrpFl01
— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) August 30, 2016
McIntyre also reported that Tebow will likely have multiple different offers to choose from. (SLIDESHOW: Derek Jeter
AAA pitcher coming on to face Tebow. Sense here from MLB scouts: Tebow will have MLB offers. Plural.
Q: which team will support him most?— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) August 30, 2016
The former Heisman winner didn’t have an incredible NFL career, but perhaps his shot at the big time in the MLB will go better.