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Finger injury ends season for Mets' Tebow

Former Heisman Trophy winner has not played since July 23
August 10, 2019

For the second year in a row, the season has ended early for Mets farmhand and former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.The 31-year-old outfielder will miss the rest of the Triple-A Syracuse campaign due to a laceration on his left hand that he suffered fielding a ball in a July

Tebow crushes first Triple-A homer

Mets outfielder gets silent treatment after solo shot
May 19, 2019

A casual fist bump welcomed Tim Tebow down the stairs of the home dugout at NBT Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. He slapped five with a coach, touched knuckles with a teammate, then looked for more congratulations. He got none. Most of his Triple-A Syracuse teammates looked away as if

Astros reassign Whitley, Tucker to Minors

Martin, Bukauskas also head down; Mets send Gimenez, Tebow
March 12, 2019

Big league camp is losing several more Top-100 prospects. The Astros reassigned Forrest Whitley, Kyle Tucker, Corbin Martin and J.B. Bukauskas, along with three others, to Minor League camp Tuesday.

Mets invite Alonso, Gimenez, Tebow to camp

Two Top-100 prospects, former QB headline non-roster invitees
January 17, 2019

The Major League clubhouse at the Mets Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida, will already feature a few new faces in Robinson Canó, Edwin Diaz, Jed Lowrie and Wilson Ramos. On Thursday, the club added two Top-100 prospects and a former NFL quarterback to the mix.First baseman Peter

Mets' Tebow out for year with broken hand

Outfielder set for Tuesday surgery on fractured hamate bone
July 23, 2018

Tim Tebow's second season in the Minors appears to be over.The Mets outfielder will have surgery on his broken right hand and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2018 season, according to multiple sources on Monday.

Tebow lands on disabled list

Mets prospect set to see hand specialist next week
July 21, 2018

One of the most intriguing stories in Minor League Baseball has been put on hiatus for the short term. The Mets placed Tim Tebow on the seven-day disabled list Saturday with a hand injury. The 30-year-old will see a hand specialist in New York City this week. 

Tebow stays hot at plate for Binghamton

Mets outfielder slugs sixth homer on latest three-hit night
July 14, 2018

Before he stepped onto the field for his Eastern League All-Star appearance Wednesday, Tim Tebow admitted he was already preparing mentally for Double-A Binghamton's first series out of the break against Akron. It seems the extra homework paid off.The Mets outfielder cracked his sixth homer of the season and drove

All-Star Tebow begins to hit stride

Mets outfielder batted .301 in June to earn Eastern League honor
July 11, 2018

TRENTON, N.J. -- Tim Tebow thought about what's been going so well for him at the plate, what's boosted his batting average 36 points since the beginning of June. To put it simply, what made him an Eastern League All-Star.After rattling off a couple of little things about fundamentals, he

Thunder's Smith takes All-Star spotlight

Beloved Trenton bat boy excited for reunion with Mets' Tebow
July 10, 2018

TRENTON, New Jersey -- It's not just the top players soaking in the Eastern League's All-Star festivities this week. Keep an eye on the home dugout at Arm & Hammer Ballpark on Wednesday night and you'll spot one of the most popular faces in the stadium enjoying his own All-Star

Bichette, Tebow lead star-studded EL rosters

Seven top-100 prospects tapped for All-Star showcase in Trenton
June 29, 2018

Seven of MLB.com's top-100 prospects and one Heisman Trophy-winning outfielder will be headed to Trenton next month.Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Brendan Rodgers, Peter Lambert, Beau Burrows, Ryan Mountcastle, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Tim Tebow highlight the Eastern League All-Star rosters, the Double-A circuit announced Friday. The game will be held

In a groove, Tebow spurns Spurrier

Mets farmhand rejects Hall of Fame coach to stick with baseball
June 24, 2018

Those hoping to see Tim Tebow back on the football field, don't hold your breath.Contacted recently by Hall of Fame coach Steve Spurrier with an offer to play in the fledgling Alliance of American Football, the Mets farmhand declined and said he would continue his baseball career.

EL notes: Tebow taking to the competition

Mets outfielder making necessary adjustments with Binghamton
May 16, 2018

A month into his second full season in the Minors, Binghamton outfielder Tim Tebow is finding that the competition at Double-A has a plan for him, and they're sticking to it.In response, the 30-year-old former NFL quarterback is playing the adjustment game, finding in it the desired level of competition

Mets' Tebow goes yard on first pitch of '18

Former football star homers in first AB for second straight year
April 5, 2018

As Yogi Berra once quipped, "It's déjà vu all over again" for Tim Tebow.A year after homering in his first at-bat as a professional, the Mets farmhand did it again Thursday, launching a three-run blast on the first pitch he saw at the Double-A level for Binghamton. Mets No. 4

Tebow to start season at Double-A

Mets sending former NFL quarterback to Binghamton
March 26, 2018

Tim Tebow will start the 2018 season at a whole new level.The New York Mets will promote the 30-year-old outfielder to Double-A Binghamton next week, a source told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo on Monday.

Mets' Tebow suffers minor ankle sprain

Outfielder still participating in workouts after tripping on sprinkler
February 25, 2018

Last week, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson made headlines when he said he believes Tim Tebow will play in the Major Leagues. Before attempting to accomplish that feat, Tebow is dealing with some Spring Training adversity.The Mets farmhand reportedly sprained his left ankle tripping on a sprinkler head in the

Mets, Tebow talk about future in Majors

New York GM Alderson says outfielder 'will play' in big leagues
February 18, 2018

Start spreading the news, Tim Tebow could be headed to New York "at some point."Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told reporters on Sunday he has high hopes for the club's outfield prospect."I think he will play in the Major Leagues," Alderson said. "That's my guess, that's my hope and to

Tebow invited to Mets' Major League camp

Outfielder headed to Port St. Lucie next month with MLB club
January 19, 2018

Tim Tebow is headed back to the Majors. Well, sort of.Tebow was among nine players invited Friday to Major League camp when the Mets open Spring Training next month in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Tebow, who wrapped up his first season in baseball last fall, was also among the Minor

So, how did Tebow do in his first season?

Quarterback, TV analyst-turned-Mets outfielder hit .226 in 2017
September 20, 2017

Tim Tebow's first season in baseball is in the books, and for his many fans and critics, it was a memorable journey. How did he fare, though?Back in April, Tebow suited up for Class A Columbia, walked to the plate and homered in his first at-bat against Augusta on April

Tebow still a big draw in home state of Florida

Mets outfielder, former Heisman winner helping set records in FSL
August 22, 2017

Florida State League president Ken Carson made it a point to seek out Tim Tebow before a recent St. Lucie Mets game at Clearwater."I wanted to thank him," Carson said.The former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL playoff quarterback-turned-baseball hopeful is certainly deserving of some heartfelt words of appreciation.

Stone Crabs break all-time attendance record in matchup with Mets, Tebow

Mets top Stone Crabs 10-3 in series opener
July 30, 2017

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (July 29, 2017) - The Charlotte Stone Crabs set a new franchise record for attendance Saturday, as 7,515 people watched Tim Tebow and the St. Lucie Mets beat the Stone Crabs 10-3 at Charlotte Sports Park.The Stone Crabs' previous high in attendance was 7,492, which occurred on

Tebow walks it off as St. Lucie caps sweep

Mets prospect's homer extends hitting streak to 11 games
July 13, 2017

Even Tim Tebow's biggest detractors haven't been able to deny the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner's competitive spirit."You know what I really like? I really like competing. I really like stuff like the last at-bat," Tebow told TCPalm.com recently. "You just have fun and compete. I don't know, I just love

Tebow homers in second game with St. Lucie

Mets outfielder goes 3-for-5 across doubleheader in FSL debut
June 28, 2017

Through everything Tim Tebow has experienced in the days since he was  promoted to Class A Advanced St. Lucie, one thing continues to stand out for the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner: competition.Back in his home state, where he made a name for himself on the gridiron, Tebow went 3-for-5 with a

Hickman strikes out 7, earns first career win

Intimidators claim series over Tebow, Fireflies to open 2nd Half
June 25, 2017

COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 25, 2017) - Blake Hickman struck out a career-high seven batters en route to his first career win as the Intimidators edged the Fireflies, 2-1, on Sunday evening at Spirit Communication Park in Columbia, S.C. Kannapolis (3-1 Second Half, 42-30) topped Tim Tebow's Columbia Fireflies for the

Mets promote Tebow to Class A Advanced

Ex-Heisman Trophy winner returns to home state with St. Lucie
June 25, 2017

Tim Tebow is continuing his baseball journey in the state in which he achieved football fame.The Mets promoted the former Heisman Trophy winner to Class A Advanced St. Lucie in the Florida State League on Sunday.

Tebow drives in two as Fireflies steal win late

Kannapolis limits Columbia to season-low 2 hits in defeat
June 24, 2017

COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 24, 2017) - Tim Tebow drove in two runs as the Columbia Fireflies rallied in the late innings to beat the Intimidators, 4-3, on Saturday night at Spirit Communication Park in Columbia, S.C. Kannapolis (2-1 Second Half, 41-30) held the lead until the ninth inning when Columbia's