Tim Tebow’s First Day at Mets Camp is a Circus, Obviously

Tim Tebow reported to New York Mets instructional league camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla. on Monday. And as expected, it was a circus.

USA Today reported that hundreds of fans showed up to watch the former NFL quarterback begin his quest to make the major leagues.

Snapping photos and not getting steeped on…we all have to be good at something. #winning #Tebowing pic.twitter.com/Suh6M3nZjo

— Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) September 19, 2016

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN shared a picture of staggering media presence on hand:

There are about 60 media members in Port St. Lucie for Tim Tebow’s first day of #Mets instructional league. pic.twitter.com/woQ9lSRYsD

— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) September 19, 2016

And here he is in action, via the AP’s Tim Reynolds. Listen as Tebow actually receives a few cheers for just taking a lead off first base and striding back to the bag.

VIDEO: Fans cheer as Tim Tebow practices taking a lead and returning to first at Mets camp. pic.twitter.com/V7FGElsD12

— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) September 19, 2016

Yes, Tebow-mania is in full swing. His jersey even went on sale earlier today. Unsurprisingly, it is flying off the virtual shelves.

Top selling jerseys on MLB website at the moment: 1. David Ortiz, 2. Kris Bryant, 3. TIM TEBOW, 4. Anthony Rizzo, 5. Clayton Kershaw.

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 19, 2016

Amazin’.

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