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

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

Lots of "catchers" on the SF Giants, too.

 

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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.

A right-hander with a 90 mph fastball and a 7.36 ERA.

That was basically me and about 2M other high school boys through the years.