Mets’ Tim Tebow Makes Spring Training Debut

He hit several home runs off Mets bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello, including one off the scoreboard.

And in an odd twist, the longshot prospect is actually older than the Cy Young victor.

Earlier in the interview, Porcello admitted he was never a huge fan of college football – where Tebow career’s reached its zenith.

Tim Tebow made his Grapefruit League debut Wednesday, and he struck out looking in his first at-bat as the New York Mets’ DH.

“It says he’s not afraid of failure and I think that’s great for any athlete”, Farrell said. Tebow was promptly doubled off first base on a line drive to Deven Marrero.

“If they want me to play, I’ll play”, Beltre said. He’s also expected to play against the Astros on Friday.

All eyes will be on Tim Tebow on Thursday. Yet he was getting a standing ovation from a large crowd at First Data Field. He played in two preseason games but was released in August.

Plus, Katz said Tebow would be a good role model for the rest of the players, who typically range between 19-23 years old.

Tebow is 29 and has virtually no professional baseball experience.

“Where’s the love?” Tebow said.

Tebow, the 2007 Heisman Trophy victor for the Florida Gators and current SEC Network and ESPN commentator, will be the designated hitter and bat eighth in the lineup for the Mets. Did he do any better the second time around?