One of the Mets’ top pitching prospects announced himself Saturday, when he threw an immaculate second inning — nine pitches, nine strikes, three strikeouts — and put on a strike-throwing and bat-missing clinic.

When Mets pitching prospect Blade Tidwell walked off the mound after his second and final inning Saturday afternoon, he had no idea. He knew he had just struck out three Rays hitters in order, and he was pleased with the way he pitched overall,

With all eyes on top pitching prospect Brandon Sproat this spring, it's easy to forget some of the Mets' other talented young pitchers that are in major league camp trying to establish themselves, including Blade Tidwell.