First look at Tim Tebow in a Fireflies uniform

Tim Tebow is back in a No. 15 jersey.

The Columbia Fireflies posted a first look at Tebow in a Fireflies jersey on Wednesday.

Tebow gets a hit ... and a standing ovation

Tebow was signed to the Fireflies -- the New York Mets' low Single-A team -- on Monday. The Fireflies will open their season on April 6 in Columbia, S.C., and travel to Georgia twice in April to play the a four-game series against the Augusta GreenJackets and a three-game series against the Rome Braves in mid-April.

Fans of the former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback can buy his newest jersey online.

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