Tim Tebow is yet to hit a home run in the sexual sense.
But the former Heisman Trophy winner will soon try to hit a home run in the literal sense.
We’re not kidding: Tebow wants to be a Major League Baseball player.
The former University of Florida quarterback won college football’s biggest prize in 2007, while also taking home national titles in 2006 and 2008.
He was then drafted in the first round by the Denver Broncos in 2010, actually leading the team to a playoff victory in 2011.
But his playing career fizzled after that season, as subsequent stints with the New York Jets, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles resulted in… well, nothing.
Tebow barely played and was out of the league by September 2015.
Not long afterward, the world famous virgin was linked romantically with Jana Duggar.
It seemed like an ideal love connection, except for the fact that Tebow shot down the rumor, saying he has never even met Jana Duggar.
Fast forward to today and Tebow’s agent, Jimmy Sexton, says his client hopes to be leading another team in prayer somewhere down the line.
But not on the football field.
On the baseball diamond.
“Obviously we support Tim in his pursuit of a baseball career, as we have in all his ventures,” Sexton told ESPN, adding:
“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.”
We’ll be very surprised.
Yes, Tebow was an All-State baseball player in Florida in 2005.
That year, hit .494 as a junior and helped Nease High School reach the final four of the Florida state playoffs.
But that was over a decade ago.
And if Michael Jordan could not make it as a Major Leaguer, you’ll forgive our doubts over Tebow’s ability to do so.
Tebow is currently a broadcaster for ESPN.
He turns 29 years old on Sunday and has notified the network of his desire to chase a baseball career.
As he does so, he will continue to fulfill his obligations as a college football analyst.
All 30 Major League teams will be invited to Tebow’s workout at the end of the month, accruing to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
“This may sound like a publicity stunt, but nothing could be further from the truth,” says Brodie Van Wagenen, a baseball agent with CAA.
“I have seen Tim’s workouts, and people inside and outside the industry – scouts, executives, players and fans – will be impressed by his talent.”