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Blade Tidwell: A look at the Tennessee Vols baseball right-handed pitcher

Erik Hall
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Tennessee's Blade Tidwell (29) pitches during the first round of the NCAA Knoxville Super Regionals between Tennessee and Notre Dame at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, June 10, 2022.
Tennessee's Blade Tidwell (29) pitches during the first round of the NCAA Knoxville Super Regionals between Tennessee and Notre Dame at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, June 10, 2022.
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Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) tags out Notre Dame's Jack Brannigan (9) after Brannigan got caught in a rundown in the third inning during an NCAA college baseball super regional game Friday, June 10, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Randy Sartin)
Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) tags out Notre Dame's Jack Brannigan (9) after Brannigan got caught in a rundown in the third inning during an NCAA college baseball super regional game Friday, June 10, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Randy Sartin)
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Tennessee's Blade Tidwell plays against Alabama State during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, June 3, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee's Blade Tidwell plays against Alabama State during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, June 3, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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Tennessee's Blade Tidwell (29) on the mound during the NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional between the Tennessee Volunteers and Alabama State Hornets held at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Friday, June 3, 2022.
Tennessee's Blade Tidwell (29) on the mound during the NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional between the Tennessee Volunteers and Alabama State Hornets held at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Friday, June 3, 2022.
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May 26, 2022; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell bites his tongue as he leaves the field after completing an inning in the game with Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-The Tuscaloosa News
May 26, 2022; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell bites his tongue as he leaves the field after completing an inning in the game with Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-The Tuscaloosa News
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May 26, 2022; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee pitching coach Frank Anderson visits the mound to talk to Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell during the game with Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-The Tuscaloosa News
May 26, 2022; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee pitching coach Frank Anderson visits the mound to talk to Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell during the game with Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-The Tuscaloosa News
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May 26, 2022; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell watches after throwing to first to force out a Vanderbilt batter who hit squib back toward the pitchers mound in the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-The Tuscaloosa News
May 26, 2022; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell watches after throwing to first to force out a Vanderbilt batter who hit squib back toward the pitchers mound in the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-The Tuscaloosa News
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Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, May 13, 2022.
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Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) pitches during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) pitches during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, May 13, 2022.
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Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) throws a pitch during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) throws a pitch during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, May 13, 2022.
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Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) pitches the ball during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) pitches the ball during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
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Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) pitches the ball during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) pitches the ball during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
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Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) pitches the ball during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Tennessee right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell (29) pitches the ball during a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
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Tennessee's Blade Tidwell pitches against Western Carolina at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Tennessee's Blade Tidwell pitches against Western Carolina at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
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Tennessee's Blade Tidwell (29) pitches against Florida during the NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
Tennessee's Blade Tidwell (29) pitches against Florida during the NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
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Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell delivers a pitch against Vanderbilt on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell delivers a pitch against Vanderbilt on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell was one of the Vols top incoming prospects. He has emerged as a consistent weekend starter.
Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell was one of the Vols top incoming prospects. He has emerged as a consistent weekend starter.
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McKenzie's Lucas King (1) takes a charge from Loretto's Blade Tidwell (12) on February 28, 2019.
McKenzie's Lucas King (1) takes a charge from Loretto's Blade Tidwell (12) on February 28, 2019.
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Loretto third baseman Blade Tidwell fields the ball during a 2018 TSSAA State Championships Class A baseball game against Columbia Academy Friday, May 25, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Loretto third baseman Blade Tidwell fields the ball during a 2018 TSSAA State Championships Class A baseball game against Columbia Academy Friday, May 25, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Loretto's Blade Tidwell comes home to scorer against Lawrence County on Mon. April 16, 2018. Photo by Dave Cardaciotto
Loretto's Blade Tidwell comes home to scorer against Lawrence County on Mon. April 16, 2018. Photo by Dave Cardaciotto
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Loretto's Blade Tidwell slides back to first Huntingdon's Kyle Lutz (14) could tag him out during game 8 of the TSSAA Class A State Baseball Tournament. Huntingdon fell to Loretto, 8-2.
Loretto's Blade Tidwell slides back to first Huntingdon's Kyle Lutz (14) could tag him out during game 8 of the TSSAA Class A State Baseball Tournament. Huntingdon fell to Loretto, 8-2.
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