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Mike Janes replied to Kyle Grucci's discussion What is your most memorable playing/coaching moment?
"As a player it would have to be my first college at bat after not playing high school at all and my last appearance on the field four years earlier as the starting pitcher in the Babe Ruth ASG. With a 1-1 count the pitcher threw a curve I read wrong…"
Feb 14, 2010
Mike Janes joined Anthony Medrano AKA BIG E's group
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MVP Baseball Training

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Feb 11, 2010
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Mike Janes is now friends with Mike Steed (mikesteed@cogeco.ca) and John Rubinow, M.D.
Feb 9, 2010
Mike Janes joined Chris Dickerson's group
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Players for the Planet, INC.

Players for the Planet was founded by Chris Dickerson of the Cincinnati Reds and Jack Cassel from the Cleveland Indians. The goal, to bring professional athletes together to inspire communities to build awareness of the growing environmental crisis.
Feb 4, 2010
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Bill Stanton joined Mike Janes's group
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Four Seam Images

Four Seam Images is a photo agency specializing in baseball ranging from high school prospects to the major leagues. Co-founded by Mike Janes (NY) and Brian Westerholt (NC) in 2008 we currently work with MILB/MLBAM, Topps Trading Cards, and more.See More
Jan 13, 2010
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Mike Janes posted a group
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Four Seam Images

Four Seam Images is a photo agency specializing in baseball ranging from high school prospects to the major leagues. Co-founded by Mike Janes (NY) and Brian Westerholt (NC) in 2008 we currently work with MILB/MLBAM, Topps Trading Cards, and more.See More
Jan 13, 2010
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Mike Janes joined Larry Richards's group
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Minor League: The Road to the Show

An original television and multi-platform show about what it's like to try to become an major league baseball player.
Jan 13, 2010
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Mike Janes joined Sean Grode's group
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Ripken Baseball

Jan 7, 2010
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Tiffany Brooks left a comment for Mike Janes
"Hi Mike, A few of us are arriving early just to get a little work in, but the official (abbreviated) "Spring Training" runs Jan 25-28, with opening night on the 29th. Happy Holidays, Tiff"
Dec 22, 2009
Mike Janes and Steve Windsor - Insiderbat are now friends
Dec 22, 2009
Mike Janes was featured
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Dec 22, 2009
Mike Janes commented on Bill Stanton's blog post First American female to attend Independent pro baseball instructional league
"Is there going to be any training before the 24th in AZ? Going to be in Tucson for a high school tournament the 15th-18th and thought of staying an extra day or two (or if I had my choice a week to avoid the Buffalo winter!)"
Dec 22, 2009
Mike Janes joined Steve Windsor - Insiderbat's group
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Insider Bat

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Dec 11, 2009
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Mike Janes joined Mattingly Sports's group
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Mattingly Sports

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Dec 11, 2009
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Profile Information

Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Height:
6'3"
Position(s):
P, 1B, 3B, DH
Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
Power - Gap
If you pitch, what type of pitcher are you... Power? Ground ball, Fly ball, Knuckleball?
Control till my shoulder went.
I currently:
Coach Baseball, Enjoy watching games
Baseball Playing Experience:
Little League, Babe Ruth, College
Baseball Coaching Experience:
High School
Softball Playing Experience:
Slow Pitch, Fast Pitch
Who is your favorite hitter and why?
Chase Utley - does it all, drives in runs, hits for power.
Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
Mitch Williams - wild thing, totally copied his style for a bit till finding my own.
More About Me:
2B/OF/Pitcher in Babe Ruth; did not play in high school; played collegiate hitting .500 with an .800 OBP in limited time, car accident ended it when transferring to a 4 year (shoulder). Played collegiate football as well and recruited for wrestling and track & field while there. Currently have stepped down from all my coaching duties to concentrate on photography full time - you can see my work often in Baseball America, Topps Trading cards, Baseball Factory, and several other publications and trading cards.
Website:
http://www.mikejanesphotography.com

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At 3:36pm on December 22, 2009, Tiffany Brooks said…
Hi Mike,

A few of us are arriving early just to get a little work in, but the official (abbreviated) "Spring Training" runs Jan 25-28, with opening night on the 29th.

Happy Holidays,

Tiff
At 10:11pm on October 12, 2009, Bill Stanton said…
Mike- Thanks for joining us at CheckSwing! Have a great time making new connections and talking baseball. Please invite any players and coaches that you know to join us as well. Enjoy!
At 4:19pm on October 12, 2009, Kyle Grucci said…
Welcome to CheckSwing, Mike!

Enjoy the site and have fun making baseball connections. Join your State Group, publish your thoughts in your status, add a blog or discussion, and upload some photos and videos. Create a CheckSwing group for your team or organization and invite your current and former players to join the baseball player community here. You can also win a pro quality wood bat in our Invite contest. Check it out!
 
 
 

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