Amazin’ stories

Tim Tebow’s first year in the Mets organization was filled with highs and lows both on and off the field as the former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback drew fans and curious onlookers everywhere he went. Here are a few of the highlights and lowli

April 6, 2017 — Tebow debuts with the Single-A Fireflies and homers in his first at-bat, an auspicious beginning to his Mets career.

May 17 — File this in this “Tebow can do no wrong” category as the prospect throws a ball that nails a fan in the crotch. Tebow turns the errant throw into a souvenir by adding his signature for the “lucky” fan. June 18 — Hitting .228 with 63 strikeouts in 197 at-bats, Tebow gives the fans something else to be in awe of as he loses his grip on his bat and flings it over the field-level section and several rows deep into the next section up. June 19 — During a road game against the Charleston RiverDogs, the RiverDogs’ mascot takes to “Tebowing” on the field, and the scoreboard displays every other Fireflies player’s name as “Not Tim Tebow.” June 28 — Despite a mediocre performance with Columbia, Tebow is promoted to St. Lucie, where he promptly homers in his first game.

July 29 — Tebow, known and beloved for his fan interactions, gives a hug to a young autistic boy in the stands then immediately hits a three-run home run.

Aug. 5 — St. Lucie announces it has set a new single-season attendance record, with the Tebow circus almost certainly a driving force.

Sept. 3 — Tebow’s first professional season ends, with the outfielder posting a .226 batting average and 126 strikeouts in 126 games.