In the final stage of his showcase, Tebow faced live pitching from former major league righthanders Chad Smith and David Aardsma. Against Smith, Tebow took two balls and fouled two off, then hit a grounder to where a second baseman would be stationed. A grounder to short followed, followed by another. Tebow did manage a line drive to shallow center that would have been a single. A five-pitch walk followed.
The next challenge came in the form of nine-year MLB reliever Aarsdma. It started with another groundout and a single up the middle. Then, the 34-year-old former closer used his changeup. There was a swing and miss on a change inches off the plate, then a pitch of out the zone, then two more swings and misses on identical pitches to the first. “David was out here trying to get a job,” said Moeller, who has worked with Tebow since May. “He was looking to find a job for next year, and that’s what makes it more real.”
Tebow wrapped up his time against live pitching with his fair share of hits, with the lone strikeout. This included a ball hit to left-center that popped off the top of the wall, and fell back into play.
Based on everything we know, if you're a scout, are you recommending your team pursue him?
MLB Scout: I think I would. I just don't see the harm in giving it a shot. For Tebow to look as "good" as he did in the workout with that much time away from the game is really impressive, and if you really believe in your player-development staff, this is the kind of athlete who can help a big-league club. There will undoubtedly be clubs who just don't want the distraction, but if it was my decision, I'd be willing to give it a shot. The worst thing that happens is you release him if/when he shows he can't handle it. The reward is a guy who makes managers alter the way they manage their bullpen. The reward certainly outweighs the risk, in my humble estimation.
He definitely got mixed reviews, but as the saying goes "It only takes one."
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