Former NFL star and current ESPN sportscaster Tim Tebow is not giving up on his dream to play sports for a living. After his failed career with the NFL, the Christian athlete is now going to pursue a career as a professional baseball player.
He is planning to hold a workout for Major League Baseball teams later this month, according to ESPN. His agents, Jimmy Sexton and Nick Khan, reveal that Tebow has been training heavily in Arizona and Los Angeles to improve his hitting and fielding skills.
Tebow used to be an all-state baseball player in Florida back in 2005. He was able to hit .494 as a junior, and he managed to lead Nease High School in the final four of the Florida state playoffs.
"Obviously we support Tim in his pursuit of a baseball career, as we have in all his ventures," says Sexton, who is now working with CAA baseball agent Brodie Van Wagenen.
"Tim's athletic ability, his work ethic, his leadership and his competitiveness were evident in football and will show in baseball. Knowing Tim's passion and desire, we won't be surprised by anything he accomplishes," he says.
Tebow already notified ESPN about his plans to pursue a baseball career while maintaining his job as a sportscaster.
Former MLB catcher Chad Moeller hopes Tebow's hard work and dedication will pay off in the end. "I am beyond impressed with Tim's athleticism and swing, and it goes without saying that he has shown a high level of discipline and strong work ethic. I see bat speed and power and real baseball talent," he says.
"I truly believe Tim has the skill set and potential to achieve his goal of playing in the Major Leagues, and based on what I have seen over the past two months, it could happen relatively quickly," adds Moeller.
