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.

Why Tommy John Surgery is an Epidemic

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Joe Janish

Since last night’s Mets – Phillies game was washed out, perhaps you can get your baseball “fix” by listening to “The Fix” — a weekly podcast I do with sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli. In Episode 6, Angel and I discuss … Continue reading →

Posted in Pitching Mechanics | 1 Comment

What is a “True New Yorker”? Are You One?

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Joe Janish

In case you didn’t receive it, there was a letter sent out by the Mets marketing department. It read: To True New Yorkers – The victory you earn is sweeter than the victory you’re given. When we won in ’69 … Continue reading →

Posted in Shea What? | 14 Comments

Mets Game 26: Win Over Phillies

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Phillies 1 Channeling the ghost of Eddie Rabbit, the Mets love a rainy night.

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 16 Comments

April Foolin’ Or Are Mets For Real?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Joe Janish

We’re nearly at the end of April, and the Mets are in second place in the NL East with a 14-11 record. Are they for real, or is this April foolin’?

Posted in Shea What? | 57 Comments

Mets Game 23: Win Over Marlins

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Marlins 3 Mets rally in the bottom of the ninth and win their third in a row — and that, my friends, is called a winning streak.

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 13 Comments

Mets Game 22: Win Over Cardinals

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Cardinals 1 Mets go two games over .500 for the first time in over a year (April 16, 2013, to be exact), and take three of four from the 2013 NL Champion St. Louis Cardinals. Does this mean … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 18 Comments

Mets Game 20: Loss To Cardinals

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Joe Janish

Cardinals 3 Mets 0 After being handed a shutout loss in game one, the Cardinals return the favor by shutting out the Mets in game two.

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 9 Comments

Mets Game 19: Win Over Cardinals

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 2 Cardinals 0 Jenrry Mejia and the bullpen shut out the mighty Cardinals as the Mets climb over .500.

Posted in Mets 2014 Games | 3 Comments