Tim Tebow, aspiring professional baseball player.
It has a nice ring to it, assuming this was a Disney-produced film about a great kid who rises against all odds to chase his dream.
But here's the disclaimer:
Tebow hasn't played competitive baseball since batting .494 as a junior in high school at Jacksonville in 2004.
I'm all for being all you can be, and never compromising, but Tebow comes across as the guy, who, when he is 60-years-old, is playing in your local softball league thinking he still has a shot with the New York Yankees.
I get it. Tebow, 28, is ultra-competitive, and he's not going to get his fix in a TV booth or making promotional appearances or doing some of the fabulous charity work that he does.
Tebow is highly successful. Let's repeat, Tebow has etched his mark in society as an exemplary role model.
He needs a competitive fix.
But he has yet to prove that he has staying power as a professional football player, despite one magical run with the Denver Broncos. He will not doubt get a chance to play professional baseball, but it will be a publicity stunt for a Class A or Class AA team looking to fill seats.
Tebow will do that because he has unquestioned star power.
But to think that someone who has not played competitive baseball in 12 years can become a professional and be successful is preposterous.
All together now: All he needs is a chance.
Child, please. Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player of our generation, tried this baseball thingy in 1994. He played for a Double-A minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. He hit .202, striking out 114 times and making 11 errors.
So no, I seriously doubt much will come of Tebow's "baseball career."
If he defies all odds, that's groovy and by all means call the producers at Disney because this story is going to be off-the-charts inspiring.
But this looks more like a Cinderella story, where Tebow is left with one cleat in his hand, after never making it to The Show.
