Tim Tebow has his first hit for the New York Mets.
The former NFL quarterback singled Monday in an exhibition game against Miami Marlins left-hander Kyle Lobstein.
Tebow was hitless in his first eight at-bats in spring training before his opposite-field single on a 2-2 pitch leading off the bottom of the fifth inning. He received a standing ovation. Watch:
Tebow batted eighth, and his appearance in the lineup was a surprise. On Friday, manager Terry Collins said there were no plans to bring back the 29-year-old Tebow after his second start.
Credit: John Bazemore
Credit: John Bazemore
That wasn’t his only feat, Monday. Playing left field, the former Heisman Trophy winner made a head-first diving catch in the second inning to rob Justin Bour of a hit.
Credit: John Bazemore
Credit: John Bazemore
Credit: John Bazemore
Credit: John Bazemore
