Not giving up: Tebow getting hot at the plate in spring training
By Andrew Olson
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The World Baseball Classic, an international tournament going on right now, may have benefitted one of the most unlikely candidates: Tim Tebow.
Monday’s announcement from the New York Mets that Tebow would receive a third start came as a surprise. Mets manager Terry Collins had previously told reporters he did not expect for Tebow to remain with the club after an 0-for-7 performance at the plate in two starts last week. Due to the WBC and some split-squad contests on the Mets’ spring training schedule, the team decided to keep him around while roster numbers are low. Tebow has made the most of that opportunity to leave a positive impression.
Tebow got his first spring training hit on Monday, which led to a predictable response on Twitter. Wednesday, he got two more hits, an infield single and a liner to center, and also made an impressive catch in left field. Despite his recent 3-for-6 performance at the plate, all indications are that this was Tebow’s last game in the big league camp. At least he’s leaving on a high note.
Tim Tebow discusses his two-hit game, plus another excellent catch in the outfield. Mets say again this should be it for him in MLB camp. pic.twitter.com/fmjKp7i23X
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 15, 2017
Clips of his hits can be seen below:
#Tebow second hit of spring training @Mets pic.twitter.com/RvkMaopXZL
— Deuce (@ssteele55) March 15, 2017
Here’s Tim Tebow’s second hit of the day! pic.twitter.com/kOYg3DI2C4
— Amazin’ Army (@WE_ARE_MET_FANS) March 15, 2017
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
