Tim Tebow collects first Arizona Fall League hit after 0-13 start

On Tuesday, aspiring big leaguer Tim Tebow forever left behind his triple aught batting average in Arizona Fall League. Facing Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Duane Underwood, the New York Mets signee collected a line-drive single to end his 0-13 start following his October 11 debut.

Here's a look at Tim Tebow's swing on his first #AFL16 hit #Mets pic.twitter.com/lloCqhlU0e

— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) October 18, 2016

“It feels good. I feel more and more comfortable with every at-bat, just seeing pitches, getting rhythm and timing down.”

— Tim Tebow, on his first hit

Tebow’s next at bat didn’t go as well, as he was rung up by left-handed pitcher David Speer…

Tim Tebow AB No. 3….another K, this time vs. LHP David Speer #AFL16 pic.twitter.com/n6IzzB6uYj

— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) October 18, 2016

Following the game, the left fielder’s batting average sits at .067 (1-for-15) with six strikeouts and three walks.

HOME-RUN PRO DEBUT

Tebow’s pro debut in the Mets instructional league got off to a considerably more auspicious start. On September 28, in his first at bat, he hammered a home run off of St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect John Kilichowski.

A photo posted by Tim Tebow (@timtebow) on Sep 28, 2016 at 7:05pm PDT

YAY OR NAY?

Tebow’s dream of making the big leagues has divided commentators into two camps — there are those, like Skip Bayless, who are convinced the Heisman trophy winner’s athleticism and character give him a viable shot, while others, like Shannon Sharpe, are convinced it’s merely a publicity stunt.