Photos: Tim Tebow homers in his first at-bat

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Photos: Tim Tebow homers in his first at-bat

Former NFL star Tim Tebow homered in his first at-bat of his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Tim Tebow hits a solo home run in his first at bat during the first inning of his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Click here to read more about Tebow.

Tim Tebow grounds out during his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Tim Tebow pops out during his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Tim Tebow celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in his first at-bat during the first inning of his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Tim Tebow reacts after hitting a solo home run in his first at bat during the first inning of his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Tim Tebow is greeted by Peter Alonso after hitting a solo home run in his first at bat during the first inning of his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Jeremiah Wilson/The Stuart News via AP)

Tim Tebow fields a ball hit to him in left during his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Tim Tebow throws the ball during practice before his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Tim Tebow runs the base during practice before his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Tim Tebow jogs on the field during a practice before his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Tim Tebow, center, takes a drink during a practice before his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Tim Tebow jogs off the field during his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Tim Tebow watches during a practice before his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Tim Tebow signs autographs for fans after his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Tim Tebow listens to a question during press conference after his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

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Tim Tebow hits a solo home run in his first at bat during the first inning of his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals instructional club Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Click here to read more about Tebow.

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