New York Mets: Tim Tebow not giving up on major league dream

Although it has been nearly a year and a half since he last played in an official game, New York Mets minor leaguer Tim Tebow is not giving up on his major league dream.

It has been nearly a year and a half since last we have seen the New York Mets‘ most famous minor league in an official game. Tim Tebow had broken a bone in his hand back in July 2019, and due to the canceled season, had not played since. Now 33 years old, it would make sense if he faded quietly away, his major league dream never coming to frutition.

But giving up is not in Tebow’s DNA. Instead, he is preparing for the 2021 season, hoping that this will be the year that he can make that dream a reality.

One has to wonder how much of a future he truly has in the game. Despite his former agent, Brodie Van Wagenen, being the general manager and the presence of the Wilpon’s, Tebow was not part of the Mets summer camp. Likewise, he was not included in their brief instructional league this fall.

It is easy to see why. Tebow did not exactly light AAA on fire during his time in the International League, posting a .163/.240/255 batting line with ten doubles and four homers in his 264 plate appearances. He has consistently been befuddled by higher velocity fastballs, something that would be a problem in the majors.

Tebow has had success before. In 2018, he was named to the AA All Star Game, an honor that was actually deserved. Although he still struck out far more than anyone would have wanted, Tebow did post a solid .273/.336/.399 batting line in his 298 plate appearances, hitting 14 doubles and six homers before another hand injury ended his season.

Now six years into his journey, Tebow has not had much success aside from that one year. Without his biggest backers, his future is in question. The Mets have already stated that he will not be added to the 40 man roster this offseason, once again leaving him on the outside when it comes to a major league role.

Tim Tebow has overcome the odds before as a professional athlete. This time, it seems unlikely that the New York Mets most famous minor leaguer will fulfill his major league dream.