Blade Tidwell on His First Big League Camp, Offseason Gains & Minor League Lessons | Meet at the Apple
Description
🔥 Mets pitching prospect Blade Tidwell joins Meet at the Apple to talk about his first Major League camp, his offseason gains (lots of steak & sweet potatoes!), and the adjustments he’s made as he moves up the minor league ranks. From dodging foul balls in minor league camp to refining his pitch mix in Triple-A, Blade shares insight into his journey and his excitement for the future.
📌 Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Blade's first Major League camp experience
01:15 - His offseason training routine
02:00 - The legendary "chicken place" recommendation
02:50 - Working on his pitch mix & minor league adjustments
03:45 - First outing of the year & handling adrenaline
04:30 - The challenges of pitching in the International League
05:10 - Biggest differences between Double-A & Triple-A
06:00 - His relationship with former MLB pitcher David Weathers
06:45 - Playing with Drew Gilbert & their journey through the system
07:30 - Learning from Major Leaguers at camp
08:10 - Blade’s pitching inspirations: Pedro Martinez & Tim Lincecum
08:45 - Connecting with younger prospects & passing on knowledge
09:00 - Outro & where to follow Meet at the Apple
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