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

[Rock Strongo]

may he hit the broad side of a barn (posted this on both boards)

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.

 

[RubinRock]

His brother currently plays catcher for Clemson.

 

[RubinRock]

https://www.12up.com/posts/bryce-ha...-eagles-no-mlb-this-season-video-01eashyzxh15

Bryce Harper joked about doing the same thing

 

[Rock Strongo]

VIDEO: Bryce Harper Tells Lane Johnson He'll Sign With Eagles if There's No MLB This Season

Bryce Harper joked about doing the same thing

 

[steelerssb]

From the Jets to the Mets.

Sorry @Used 2 B Hu

 

[Rock Strongo]

From the Jets to the Mets.

Sorry @Used 2 B Hu

teammates with tebow on the MLB roster in 2021.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

strong arm, only 25, I can see the transition... He is young enough that if he shows talent, teams may still want him and push him up...

 

[navamind]

Hope he makes it, but I don't expect it go well. He was very inaccurate as a QB, I wouldn't be shocked at all if he struggles to throw strikes.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Hope he makes it, but I don't expect it go well. He was very inaccurate as a QB, I wouldn't be shocked at all if he struggles to throw strikes.

look at his high school pitching stats. yikes.

 

[navamind]

look at his high school pitching stats. yikes.

Daniel Bard had some significant control problems when the Red Sox had initially drafted him (he had a 78/47 BB/K ratio in 75 IP as a starter in 2007), though he ironed them out after converting from a starter to a reliever.

Who knows, maybe he does harness some control of his pitches and maybe he can even apply it to his passing game should he ever return to football.