Minor League Rockland Boulders Offer Odell Beckham A Contract

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- We know what an incredible athlete Odell Beckham Jr. is.

The question has been raised many times: Could the Giants' star receiver be a multi-sport athlete?

One local minor league baseball team is willing to bet on it.

The Rockland Boulders, who play in the independent Can-Am League in Pomona, New York, have offered the Pro Bowler a contract.

Beckham took part in a celebrity softball game at the Boulders' stadium this past weekend, and the club came away impressed with his pitching delivery.

"It's apparent that Odell is a very gifted athlete regardless of his sport," Boulders general manager Shawn Reilly said, according to the team's website. "We think that getting experience pitching to professional hitters will give him the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson.

"As we are the New York area's only defending professional championship team, he will have the opportunity to learn in a first-class environment while still in close proximity to MetLife Stadium."

Needless to say, there is little to no chance of Beckham accepting the rookie contract. Beckham, 22, was the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year last season.

"We were very impressed with Odell's mechanics in the video," Boulders pitching coach Bobby Jones said. "He's shown his ability to catch a ball on the gridiron, and after seeing his prowess on the mound, I am optimistic that he has the tools to develop into a quality pitcher."

Beckham is currently nursing a hamstring injury, and he hopes to be ready for the start of the NFL season.