Blade Tidwell records 40 strikeouts in June
Former Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell is playing for the Brooklyn Cyclones.
Brooklyn competes in the South Atlantic League and is a High-A affiliate of the New York Mets.
Tidwell appeared in five games, starting five contests, for the Cyclones in June. He earned three wins, while recording 40 strikeouts and a 1.35 ERA.
Tidwell was selected by the Mets in the second round (No. 52 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.
Tidwell (3-2) appeared in 13 games for the Vols in 2022. He recorded 51 strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA during the 2022 campaign.
Tidwell played at Loretto High School in Loretto, Tennessee.
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