Scouting Report: Blade Tidwell
San Francisco Giants | SP
Overall
Summary
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)
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