Video: Tim Tebow shows off raw power at MLB tryout
Tim Tebow is trying his best to become a “Rookie” type story in the MLB.
Tebow is a natural athlete, and at 252 pounds, a big left-handed stick in the lineup is what some managers and general mangers dream about.
On Tuesday, Tebow held his MLB tryout in front of 40 scouts representing more than 20 teams, and it looks like he had a good day. Tebow showed his speed — clocked at 6.65 60-yard dash, and his arm strength while shagging balls in the outfield.
But everyone was waiting on his batting practice session.
While his swing may need to be tweaked — and it’s only batting practice, Tebow parked several pitches over the right field wall, showing off his raw power.
But can he hit a slider from a legit MLB left-handed pitcher? He may get the opportunity to find out.
Here’s Tebow showing off some raw power Tuesday:
Tebow has hit some major bombs. Here's one of at least four into, or over, the trees in right. pic.twitter.com/vmxYgoA817
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) August 30, 2016
He just hit a couple a lot further than this, but Tebow has put a few over the right field wall pic.twitter.com/dMO3Crguoj
— Gabe Goodwin (@GabeTheWP) August 30, 2016
Tim Tebow's batting practice swing. What do you think?
(via @MLB) https://t.co/T2CByyn0T5
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 30, 2016
Here’s one that reportedly went 430 feet, according to one scout who estimated the landing spot.
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
Tim Tebow at the dish: pic.twitter.com/KXsoyr02nm
— Evan Petzold (@EvanPetzold) August 30, 2016
Baseball Tebow at the plate pic.twitter.com/sQkFUdbx7Y
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) August 30, 2016
Here’s video of Tebow facing a AAA pitcher:
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
Here’s Tebow facing an ex-MLB pitcher and his off-speed stuff. Just a little out in front:
Tim Tebow vs a former big-leaguer's off-speed stuff pic.twitter.com/kraSUr3YxT
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) August 30, 2016