Thread: Tim Tebow to pursue a career in professional baseball

Speaking of Tebow, I was listening to an interview from Theo Epstein and he was asked about Tebow and he said the Cubs were one of 2 teams who didn't go to his workout because basically it would have been a waste of their time as there were far better players to scout playing that same day.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Speaking of Tebow, I was listening to an interview from Theo Epstein and he was asked about Tebow and he said the Cubs were one of 2 teams who didn't go to his workout because basically it would have been a waste of their time as there were far better players to scout playing that same day.

Considering that the Cubs just won the WS, I think it’s going to take more than 1 single A HR by Tebow to get most fans question their player-personnel decisions.

Originally Posted by FanInAZ

Considering that the Cubs just won the WS, I think it’s going to take more than 1 single A HR by Tebow to get most fans question their player-personnel decisions.

I'm sure Shane will somehow find a way to discount that by far the best GM in baseball if not sports found it a waste of time to scout Tebow.

Originally Posted by ShaneFalco

Before you accuse me of being a Tebow hater for my last comment, I did high 5 this post. I'm happy for him & his fans.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Speaking of Tebow, I was listening to an interview from Theo Epstein and he was asked about Tebow and he said the Cubs were one of 2 teams who didn't go to his workout because basically it would have been a waste of their time as there were far better players to scout playing that same day.

It's hard to get excited about a 29-year-old left fielder who hasn't played baseball in 11 years, and would likely start in Single A. It's just not.

Tonight, it's nice he hit a home run on a kid that won't sniff the majors, but he also struck out three times. If he's going to be a viable candidate to move up in the organization, his strikeout rate is going to have to be 30-35% and he's going to have to hit 20-25 home runs with a batting average above .240 maybe.

Just for a comparison, Brendan Rodgers, the Rockies top prospect played in the South Atlantic League last year with Asheville. He hit .281/.342/.480 with 19 home runs and a 22% strikeout percentage in 442 ABs as a 20-year old. Is that a little unfair to compare Tebow to the Rockies top prospect? Maybe, a little, especially considering the profiles don't really match.

So...Jose Pujols, who played with Lakewood (Phillies) led the South Atlantic with 24 home runs in 498 ABs, hit .241/.306/.440 with a 36% SO rate (179 SOs). That's a lot of strikeouts. He advanced to High-A this year, but is only a fringe candidate to reach the majors. He might in that organization and if he continues to hit with power at higher levels, he will, but it's a long road for a prospect like that and he's 21, not 29.

So, in spite of all of that, Opposite field shot, pretty cool huh?

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

So, in spite of all of that, Opposite field shot, pretty cool huh?

I watch a lot of baseball.

Not really.

Originally Posted by motorboat

it's hard to get excited about a 29-year-old left fielder who hasn't played baseball in 11 years, and would likely start in single a. It's just not.

Tonight, it's nice he hit a home run on a kid that won't sniff the majors, but he also struck out three times. If he's going to be a viable candidate to move up in the organization, his strikeout rate is going to have to be 30-35% and he's going to have to hit 20-25 home runs with a batting average above .240 maybe.

Just for a comparison, brendan rodgers, the top prospect played in the south atlantic league last year with asheville. He hit .281/.342/.480 with 19 home runs and a 22% strikeout percentage in 442 abs as a 20-year old. Is that a little unfair to compare tebow to the top prospect? Maybe, a little, especially considering the profiles don't really match.

So...jose pujols, who played with lakewood (phillies) led the south atlantic with 24 home runs in 498 abs, hit .241/.306/.440 with a 36% so rate (179 sos). That's a lot of strikeouts. He advanced to high-a this year, but is only a fringe candidate to reach the majors. He might in that organization and if he continues to hit with power at higher levels, he will, but it's a long road for a prospect like that and he's 21, not 29.

boom!

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

So...Jose Pujols, who played with Lakewood (Phillies) led the South Atlantic with 24 home runs in 498 ABs, hit .241/.306/.440 with a 36% SO rate (179 SOs). That's a lot of strikeouts. He advanced to High-A this year, but is only a fringe candidate to reach the majors. He might in that organization and if he continues to hit with power at higher levels, he will, but it's a long road for a prospect like that and he's 21, not 29.

I just saw a Facebook post about this guy that was so improbable that I had to fact check it myself. Pujols was supposed to been the 666 pick of the 2015 draft. Upon further review: Some Tebois bare false witness on behalf of their hero

http://www.baseball-reference.com/dr...rom_type_unk=1

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

I watch a lot of baseball.

Not really.

Please don't be condescending Mo. I understand the game of baseball fairly well. I pitched, played first base, and was a decent contact hitter (didn't have much in the way of power).

I know it takes power to drive the ball to the opposite field bleachers. This is not an endorsement of him as a prospect, or anything like that.

Originally Posted by FanInAZ

I just saw a Facebook post about this guy that was so improbable that I had to fact check it myself. Pujols was supposed to been the 666 pick of the 2015 draft. Upon further review: Some Tebois bare false witness on behalf of their hero

http://www.baseball-reference.com/dr...rom_type_unk=1

You seem to be mixing up people. The kid who pitched last night for the opposing team was pick 666 in the 22nd round, not the prospect I mentioned.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Please don't be condescending Mo. I understand the game of baseball fairly well. I pitched, played first base, and was a decent contact hitter (didn't have much in the way of power).

I know it takes power to drive the ball to the opposite field bleachers. This is not an endorsement of him as a prospect, or anything like that.

I wasn't trying to be condescending. I've also never said he didn't have any power.

I believe in Tebow having a minor shot at this! #chasethatdreamyoungman

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

I watch a lot of baseball.

Not really.

you will never get it.

Hey Shane, I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on Theo's comments? FWIW I was on your side that Tebow deserves a shot to prove himself, but I found those comments pretty striking coming from someone of his stature.