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.

Mets Game 52: Win Over Pirates

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Pirates 0 Mets remain undefeated in The Lamar Johnson Era.

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Mets Game 51: Win Over Pirates

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Pirates 2 Under the direction of new batting coach Lamar Johnson, the Mets explode for four runs on seven hits and six walks to power over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 4-2 laugher.

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Dave Hudgens Blames Everyone

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Joe Janish

Major League batters have “walk-up music” when they come to bat. I say Dave Hudgens deserves this song as his “walk-out music:” The former Mets batting coach had some interesting words on his way out the door, firing salvos at … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 50: Loss To Pirates

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Joe Janish

Pirates 5 Mets 3 Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to earn his first Major League win. However, the Mets offense didn’t hit well enough, nor did the Mets bullpen pitch well enough, to support him.

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Mets Game 49: Win Over Diamondbacks

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Diamondbacks 2 Mets bounce back to beat the Snakes and avoid a sweep.

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Mets Game 48: Loss To Diamondbacks

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 2 Mets 1 At first, this seemed like it would be a high-scoring game. Then, it seemed like no one would ever score again.

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Mets Game 47: Loss To Diamondbacks

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Joe Janish

Diamondbacks 3 Mets 2 Mets pitching harkens back to their efforts from the 1970s. Unfortunately, so did Mets hitting.

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Mets Game 46: Win Over Dodgers

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Dodgers 3 Who’da thunk it? Instead of getting swept, the offensively challenged Mets break Zack Greinke‘s historic streak of 21 consecutive starts of allowing two runs or less, and win the ballgame.

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