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Mike Janes
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  • Attica, NY
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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…

Tagged: coaching, playing, moment, memorable

Replied Feb 14

What's your On-Deck Circle Routine?

Visualization...watching the pitcher and after the pitch visualizing that pitch. Stretching, almost a split back in the day, knee bends, stretch the back and shoulders bat over/behind head, would als…

Tagged: circle, baseball, bat, routine, deck

Replied Nov. 3, 2009

 

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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…
February 14
Mike Janes joined Anthony Medrano AKA BIG E's group
MVP Baseball Training
MVP Baseball Training is dedicated to teach youths how to build confidence, self esteem, sportmanship, character, dedication and discipline through the fundamentals of baseball. Facebook: MVP Baseball Training Twitter: MVP Baseball
February 11
Mike Janes is now friends with Mike Steed (mikesteed@cogeco.ca) and Pro Ball Baseball Clinic
February 9
Mike Janes joined Chris Dickerson's group
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.
February 4
Bill Stanton joined Mike Janes's group
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.
January 13
Mike Janes added a group
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.
January 13
Sitting in the airport waiting to fly to AZ for the Under Armour Pre-Season All-American Game powered by Baseball Factory
January 13
Mike Janes joined Larry Richards's group
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.
January 13
Mike Janes joined Sean Grode's group
Ripken Baseball
January 7
Tiffany Brooks left a comment for Mike Janes
December 22, 2009
Mike Janes and Insider Bat - are now friends
December 22, 2009
Mike Janes was featured
Congratulate them!
December 22, 2009
heading to FL for a tournament after Xmas...Arizona in January...back to FL in Feb-April for Spring Training/NCAA games.
December 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!)
December 22, 2009
Mike Janes joined Insider Bat -'s group
Insider Bat
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December 11, 2009
Mike Janes joined Mattingly Sports's group
Mattingly Sports
Join Mattingly Sports for up-to-date information on new products, sales, and events. Interact with other players who have experienced the V-Grip and share your thoughts on V-Grip technology.
December 11, 2009

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
Softball Coaching Experience:
High School
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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