Tim Tebow, the former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback, has decided to retire from professional baseball. Tebow, 33, signed with the Mets in September of 2016 despite not having played organized baseball since high school.
Across parts of three minor-league seasons, Tebow batted .223/.299/.338 with 18 home runs, 48 doubles, and five stolen bases in 287 games.«It has been a pleasure to have Tim in our organization as he's been a consummate professional during his four years with the Mets,» Mets president Sandy Alderson said in a statement released by the team. «By reaching the Triple-A level in 2019, he far exceeded expectations when he first entered the system in 2016 and he should be very proud of his accomplishments.»Tebow began.
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