Tim Tebow Says He's Focused on Improvement, Not 'The Numbers or the Results'

Following his promotion to the advanced Class A St. Lucie Mets, Tim Tebow commented on his progress Tuesday.

Tebow told reporters he is focused on more than what kinds of statistics he is able to put up:

"I think first you have to look at how you did. What did you do? Not just the numbers or the results. How did I do in those at-bats? What were my strengths and weaknesses? Where can I improve? Some games you might hit three for four really hard. You might hit them right through people. In another game you might get two little dinkers that are hits. You're 2-for-3 with a walk, then people are like, 'Congratulations, look at your batting average.'"

Tebow's debut with the team was postponed Tuesday due to rain, but he expressed his belief that he has made progress with each passing day in the minors:

"Hopefully I have gotten better in every area. Whether that is hitting or ID'ing pitches, on the basepath, trying to play defense, you know trying to work on everything and improve on everything every day. I feel like I have a long way to go, but I feel like I'm getting better every day."

In 64 games with the Columbia Fireflies prior to his promotion, Tebow hit .220 with three home runs, 23 RBI and 29 runs scored.

The Mets promoted the 29-year-old despite his modest numbers, and he is expected to be an everyday player for St. Lucie.

Tebow is best known for winning the Heisman Trophy at Florida in college before getting selected in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.

He spent three regular seasons in the NFL with the Broncos and New York Jets, primarily as a quarterback.