Author Archives: Joe Janish

About Joe Janish

Joe Janish began MetsToday in 2005 to provide the unique perspective of a high-level player and coach -- he earned NCAA D-1 All-American honors as a catcher and coached several players who went on to play pro ball. As a result his posts often include mechanical evaluations, scout-like analysis, and opinions that go beyond the numbers. Follow Joe's baseball tips on Twitter at @onbaseball and at the On Baseball Google Plus page.

Tommy John Setbacks Explained, and Attack from Olecranon

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Joe Janish

Over the weekend, I interviewed sport kinesiologist and pitching mechanics expert Angel Borrelli. We discussed the following topics: – Chad Billingsley‘s recent major setback from Tommy John surgery – Flexor tendon: what it is, its role in the pitching motion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, Pitching Mechanics | 3 Comments

Mets: Worst in MLB in May

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Joe Janish

Yeah, I know we’re a week away from the end of June, but it just came to my attention that the Mets were the worst team in MLB in the month of May, with a record of 11-18. I know, … Continue reading →

Posted in Shea What? | 15 Comments

Mets Game 76: Win Over Marlins

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 11 Marlins 5 Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha HA!!! LOL!!! Mets win a laugher.

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 5 Comments

Mets Game 75: Win Over Marlins

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Marlins 0 Jacob deGrom finally earns his first Major League win.

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 3 Comments

Mets Game 74: Loss To Marlins

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Joe Janish

Marlins 3 Mets 2 It was the Marcell Ozuna Show.

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 4 Comments

Mets Game 73: Win Over Marlins

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 1 Marlins 0 Andrew Heaney was outstanding in his MLB debut. However, unfortunately for him, Zack Wheeler was much better.

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 10 Comments

Should Billingsley Setback Influence Harvey’s Rehab Schedule?

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Joe Janish

If you haven’t heard, Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley — who was recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in April 2013 — was shut down for the rest of the season with a torn flexor tendon. Should that news affect how … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets Injuries | 5 Comments

Mets Game 72: Win Over Cardinals

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Cardinals 2 Bartolo Colon‘s arm, bat lead Mets over Redbirds, preserving Terry Collins‘ job for at least one more day.

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 16 Comments