MLB or NFL Board? Former Jets QB Christian Hackenberg attempting comeback as pitcher

[Rock Strongo]

may he hit the broad side of a barn...

Former QB Hackenberg sets sights on baseball

 

[Rock Strongo]

The former New York Jets draft pick, who throws right-handed, reportedly has a 90 mph fastball. He's working himself into shape and making progress, according to his agent, Noel LaMontagne.

"He isn't rushing anything and is being smart about not putting his health in a bad situation," LaMontagne said in an email to ESPN. "He's young, has the work ethic, a ton of natural arm talent, plenty of athleticism and the focus it takes to put himself in a position to have a chance."

Before landing a football scholarship as one of the nation's most coveted recruits, Hackenberg played baseball at the Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia. He pitched mainly in relief, showing a live but erratic arm -- a lot like his quarterback play.

In high school, in 25 2/3 innings, he struck out 33 batters, with 40 walks, five HBPs and a 7.36 ERA, according to Max Preps. He was better as a hitter, with 10 home runs and a .378 average in 148 at-bats.

 

[Rock Strongo]

The Jets gave up on Hackenberg after two seasons, and he became only the third quarterback selected in the first or second round of the common-draft era (since 1967) to not play a game in his first two seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

 

[williewilliejuan]

Not sure what he plans to do now that baseball is dead.

 

[gob]

Athletic, you say?

 

[GNG]

It looks like there won't be a baseball season. Hopefully, I'm wrong.

 

[Iggloo]

Wild Thing Pt II?

 

[Shanemansj13]

He under produced at Penn St for how great of a recruit he was coming up. I think everyone that saw him play at Penn St and Penn St fans knew he didn't have what it takes to last in the NFL or even really compete. Not a shock...not surprised he tried the NFL route before baseball though.

 

[Rock Strongo]

He under produced at Penn St for how great of a recruit he was coming up. I think everyone that saw him play at Penn St and Penn St fans knew he didn't have what it takes to last in the NFL or even really compete. Not a shock...not surprised he tried the NFL route before baseball though.

48 TD
31 INT

56%

only 2 of his 3 years there did he had a positive TD/INT ratio.

 

[Shanemansj13]

48 TD
31 INT

56%

only 2 of his 3 years there did he had a positive TD/INT ratio.

Yeah his freshman year started out somewhat promising and he just never really improved much from there.

 

[redseat]

Tebow say's Hi

 

[MilkSpiller22]

Tebow say's Hi

totally different situation... Hackenberg is coming into baseball younger, and as a pitcher... the fact that he is trying to be a pitcher already gives him a significantly better chance for success...

 

[redseat]

totally different situation... Hackenberg is coming into baseball younger, and as a pitcher... the fact that he is trying to be a pitcher already gives him a significantly better chance for success...

Yeah this is true. I just see it turning out to be Tebow type situation

 

[MilkSpiller22]

Yeah this is true. I just see it turning out to be Tebow type situation

how so?? nobody cares about hackenberg… He was not polarizing at all... the only similarities they have is that they were failed football players that attempted playing baseball... I am sure there are many success stories too... in fact, I bet that a big portion of baseball players were dual sport athletes(not talking about Deion or Bo)

 

[redseat]

how so?? nobody cares about hackenberg… He was not polarizing at all... the only similarities they have is that they were failed football players that attempted playing baseball... I am sure there are many success stories too... in fact, I bet that a big portion of baseball players were dual sport athletes(not talking about Deion or Bo)

I just meant in that this probably won't pan out for him...

 

[MilkSpiller22]

I just meant in that this probably won't pan out for him...

same way it probably doesn't pan out for most people... He still needs to have talent... but we have no clue whether he does yet... This could easily be a try out and then retire situation...

 

[redseat]

same way it probably doesn't pan out for most people... He still needs to have talent... but we have no clue whether he does yet... This could easily be a try out and then retire situation...

Could happen...

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

He can't do any worse. Out of the NFL after 2 yrs but if he's an ok pitcher he could last in the minors for several more years.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

Not sure what he plans to do now that baseball was murdered.

FIFY

 

[wazzu31]

Well good thing he wasn’t a 49er. His comeback would be trying to be a catcher.