Just three weeks after making his huge baseball announcement, Tim Tebow has taken to the diamond for his much-hyped showcase.
How is his attempt to woo MLB scouts going? According to early reports — not great!
A scout told USA Today that Tebow’s arm fell in the below average category in throws from right field to home and third:
Tebow then switched into baseball pants, a navy blue top and black cleats for outfield work, but scouts were not overly impressed by his throws from right field to second base, third base and home. One scout graded Tebow’s arm a 45 on the 20 to 80 scouting scale; 50 is considered average, 45 slightly below average. Another scout noted that Tebow’s throws had “a little arc, but just fair carry. There is some strength.”
You can judge Tebow’s arm for yourself — here’s one of his throws home:
Don't run on Tim Tebow pic.twitter.com/zHHKRt7TIo
— Gabe Goodwin (@GabeTheWP) August 30, 2016
Tim Tebow has been watching his Coach Emanski videos #wcvb pic.twitter.com/BV1o8ZyyM3
— Scott Isaacs (@ScottIsaacs) August 30, 2016
Here’s an additional throw from right field to third base:
Tim Tebow, right fielder. @MLB @MLBNetwork pic.twitter.com/P1swdho8cu
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 30, 2016
Scouts might not be impressed, but at least he throws a baseball better than a football.
NL scout says Tim Tebow is "fringe but servicable" outfielder, would be okay to put in left field, arm lacks true carry, 45-grade
— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) August 30, 2016
On the plus side for Tim, he had a strong showing in the 60-yard dash:
Tim Tebow running 6.76 in 60-yard dash pic.twitter.com/urIzp4da8W
— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) August 30, 2016
And showed off some pop with his bat:
Tim Tebow hit this ball well out, scout estimated at 430, hit another one over Dedeux Field scoreboard by 20 feet pic.twitter.com/kdMhNzD1re
— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) August 30, 2016
