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Blade Tidwell records 40 strikeouts in June

Former Tennessee pitcher 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.

The former Vol made his professional debut Aug. 9, 2022 with the Mets minor league team in the Florida Complex League.

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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Former Notre Dame players in the minor leagues in 2022

Who should you keep tabs on this summer?

With Major League Baseball held up by a lockout, fans of America’s pastime might have to look elsewhere to get their fix for now. College baseball is the most obvious one at the moment since that season already has started. If fans have a little more patience, they will be able to keep up with the minor leagues in a month. Although there are much fewer teams than before, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of players to keep track of.

If you’re wondering if any former Notre Dame players are in the minors, you’re in luck. When the season begins, there will be quite a few players who once wore blue and gold working continuing their journey to baseball’s top level. If MLB gets its act together before it loses its whole season, you might see a few of these names with their parent club later this summer. Here’s who to look out for both this year and beyond: