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That’s really cool. Another fun fact… when I was a senior in high school we made it to the state tournament in baseball. We faced Loretto in the first game which was a team that consisted of 2 future MLB draft picks…. Ryan Weathers and Blade Tidwell. Blade played first base that game and Weathers was the pitcher. He was committed to Vandy at the time but ended up going straight to the league. Never knew a baseball made sounds like it did until Weathers was pushing 96-98 mph down our throats. Blade could flat out hit a baseball too. Was cool to see them go on and compete at the levels they have.Cool story bro:
Still on the road working in Huntsville. Have my youngest son with me, whom I've turned into a rabid baseball aficionado now. We are both repping our Vollie Finger jerseys on a quick Walmart run before the action today.
A lovely lady stopped us in the produce aisle and says, "Kirby fans?" I'm like, woah....how do know Kirby.
"My son played with him."
Wow...who's your son?
"Blade," (she shoulda dropped the mic right there,) "Tidwell."
Such a pleasant lady and an awesome meeting. I'm happy to report he's still getting paid to play a kids game.
Best of luck to him and his family. Made our day.