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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Blade Tidwell is a 6'3", 240-pound power pitcher acquired by the San Francisco Giants from the New York Mets in mid-2025. He has made 10 appearances in 2026 (15.1 innings pitched) with 2 wins, 1 loss, and 3 saves. Tidwell features a high-90s fastball, 93-95 mph two-seamer, and low-80s slider. Scouts believe his future lies in the Giants' starting rotation, with potential for a breakout season this summer. He currently has a 4.11 ERA with 21 strikeouts in limited action, though he was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on April 29 before being recalled on April 2.
Strengths
- + High-velocity fastball (high-90s)
- + Impressive strikeout rate (21 K in 15.1 IP)
- + Multiple saves already recorded (3 saves)
- + Scouts project him as future rotation starter
- + Strong physical presence and intimidating demeanor
- + Potential breakout season expected
- + Acquired in trade from Mets showing organizational confidence
Weaknesses
- - Limited MLB experience with only 10 appearances
- - Elevated ERA at 4.11
- - High WHIP at 1.24 indicating control issues
- - 1 blown save already
- - Recently optioned to Triple-A (April 29)
- - Needs to prove himself at MLB level
- - Projected ERA of 4.65 for full season suggests continued struggles
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Blade Tidwell is a sp for the San Francisco Giants.
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