Tim Tebow will have another shot to play Major League Baseball. Tebow, who turned to baseball after a career as a quarterback in the NFL, is set to return to the New York Mets for the 2021 season.
The news was confirmed by Mets’ president Sandy Alderson during a recent chat with the NY Post.
“So I talked to Tim Saturday, in between Florida football and some other SEC [broadcasting] obligations. He’s anxious to come back,” – said Alderson.
According to Alderson, the organization plans to give Tebow an opportunity to make the majors roster.
“I think Tim is committed to coming back,” he added. “And I think we’re committed to giving him an opportunity to do that, and we’ll see where it goes.”
Tim Tebow has been a part of Mets since 2016 when he signed a minors contract with the organization. He spent time with several Mets affiliates, playing 287 games at the outfielder position and batting .223 with 18 home runs and 107 RBIs.
Before he ventured into baseball, Tebow professionally played football for three years with Denver Broncos and New York Jets. He has 35 appearances in NFL and career stats that include 2,422 passing yards with 17 touchdowns and 989 rushing yards with 12 scores.
