I'm certainly no Tebow maniac, but I have nothing against him either.
Just interesting that everyone was so quick to bash him and the Mets for his "undeserving" promotion to Advanced Class A St. Lucie in June, yet 20 games later he's batting .308 with 3 HRs, 3 2Bs and a 3B.
It's still just St. Lucie - but if this happens in Bing I'm going to start to be legitimately amazed.
Tebow was awful at football and he's 7 years older than league average in his second sport and doing well in it, so while admirable it is hardly something I'd consider historic.
And Jordan never played below AA and was 31 when he switched.
I like Tebow, but I would withhold my hype until he succeeds at a higher level than single A ball.
True, but being a great college player at one sport and a minor leaguer in another sport I'd hardly consider historic.
Tebow was awful at football and he's 7 years older than league average in his second sport and doing well in it, so while admirable it is hardly something I'd consider historic.
And Jordan never played below AA and was 31 when he switched.
I like Tebow, but I would withhold my hype until he succeeds at a higher level than single A ball.
I wasn't comparing him to Jackson or Sanders. I was pointing out that it certainly has been done better prior to what Tebow is doing.
On the other hand, Jordan was one of the greatest professional athletes of the 20th century. Not quite as good as Jordan is still pretty damn good.
Or for Tebow, I guess pretty darn good.
You do have to give the man props.
The only person I can think of that came close to doing it was Jordan.
True but I think it is fair to say to this point Tebiw has been more sucsesfull in his attempt to trabsition to bb thab Jordan.
Tebow is 29 so close to where Jordan was and just because Tebow was willing to start at the bottom, something I'm guessing Jordan wasn't willing to do, shouldn't count against him. It actually is what likley helped him to this point.
ZGiants98 : 2:37 pm : link : reply
If he keeps this up, it's one of the greatest stories in the history of sports
Bo Jackson was a pro-bowler and an MLB all-star, Deion in in the NFL Hall-of-Fame and 10 year MLB career.
I like Tebow I want him to give the finger to everyone who doubted him, but I'm unclear on what's so historic?
his age? his Heismann? I just think it was a hyperbolic comment.
I saw your post after I replied, I still think it's hyperbole, but a great story (if he can finish it) regardless of my opinion on your hyperbole.
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I saw your post after I replied, I still think it's hyperbole, but a great story (if he can finish it) regardless of my opinion on your hyperbole.
How is it hyperbole if not a single other person has ever made a switch that late in their career and excelled? Again, Jordan tried. He is arguably the greatest athlete of all time. And he failed.
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And I think I clarified my position.
I saw your post after I replied, I still think it's hyperbole, but a great story (if he can finish it) regardless of my opinion on your hyperbole.
How is it hyperbole if not a single other person has ever made a switch that late in their career and excelled? Again, Jordan tried. He is arguably the greatest athlete of all time. And he failed.
And I think he is also the only one who ever did so with hazel colored eyes. :)
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And I think I clarified my position.
I saw your post after I replied, I still think it's hyperbole, but a great story (if he can finish it) regardless of my opinion on your hyperbole.
How is it hyperbole if not a single other person has ever made a switch that late in their career and excelled? Again, Jordan tried. He is arguably the greatest athlete of all time. And he failed.
It's not relevantly historic because he did not excel at another professional sport and i don't even think it's technically historic because the Dennis Quaid movie had a guy who probably had a longer layoff.
google Jim Morris the guy the movie "the rookie" was about.
"Hitting a baseball" is the most difficult thing to do in any sport IMO. This is what we are talking about here.
The Mets got heat for this publicity stunt. Yeah, it sold some tickets and merchandise. But Tebow's proving he was worth the effort. Giving him a shot wasn't crazy, whether he makes it all the way or not. Most drafted guys don't make it. And most drafted guys never see their average over .300 even for a day.
It's a great story, but gotta agree with B here. It is not remotely close to the greatest story in the history of sports. I'm sure even Jordan had a hot streak and, as DMM mentions, he did it at a higher level.
If he ends the season with similar numbers, than there is something to talk about.
What parameters? I started off saying what he is doing (if he keeps it up) has never been done and that it would be one of the greatest sports stories ever.
I can't think of a single person who has ever done it after such a layoff (Jordan tried). Last I checked Tebow is a hitter, not a pitcher so common sense should dictate that's what we are referring to here. Seems like it would rank near the top of sports stories if he keeps hitting like he has. Again, don't really understand why people can't grasp the magnitude of how difficult it is to do what he's doing.
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Pump the brakes a bit.
It's a great story, but gotta agree with B here. It is not remotely close to the greatest story in the history of sports. I'm sure even Jordan had a hot streak and, as DMM mentions, he did it at a higher level.
If he ends the season with similar numbers, than there is something to talk about.
Which is exactly what I said. "If he keeps it up"
The Mets got heat for this publicity stunt. Yeah, it sold some tickets and merchandise. But Tebow's proving he was worth the effort. Giving him a shot wasn't crazy, whether he makes it all the way or not. Most drafted guys don't make it. And most drafted guys never see their average over .300 even for a day.
I agree it is a great story and with all the crap Tebow has taken I am happy for him. By all accounts he is a real decent guy.
He has a passion for sports and risked more mockery going for a dream, I'm more impressed that he was willing to start at the bottom to follow that dream when he easily could have landed some type of big money deal somewhere for something other than playing a sport.
I hope he keeps on surprising people.
Pfft, Mets.
Keith : 3:35 pm : link : reply
on the season. That's a better story than Tebow.
Pfft, Mets.
Well yeah if I was a Yankees fan I'd have Judge, Sanchez and playoffs to think about. But as a Mets fan it's who should we trade away at the deadline, when do we bring up the kids, who's arm hurts ... and Tebow.
I wish Tebow all the best when the Mets call him up in September. He's certainly an inspiration to many and his talent cannot be questioned. If he gets bored with baseball, I suggest the Knicks take a look at him as a hustle guy.
Unlike Tebow who was an ordinary NFL pro at best and now a Class A baseballer? Doesn't do much for me.
As an aside, I thought Deion sold his baseball career short because it was almost the hobby sport to him, especially early on. But, part of that was the Yankees fault for rushing him up. Once he was given time to develop, he was a decent baseball player, but not much more.
Bo Jackson also sold himself short. He was more of a raw talent. If he dedicated himself to baseball, he would have had a HoF (or near) career. I'm not sure Deion can say the same.
Tebow was awful at football and he's 7 years older than league average in his second sport and doing well in it, so while admirable it is hardly something I'd consider historic.
And Jordan never played below AA and was 31 when he switched.
I like Tebow, but I would withhold my hype until he succeeds at a higher level than single A ball.
I'll take a guy like Hakeem Olajuwon who didn't start playing basketball until the age of 15, revolutionized the Center position and became a champion and Hall of Famer. Those types of stories are much more impressive than a fringe NFL-er playing some shortened season baseball against some kids.