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Jake Miesen

Nickname: Jake the Snake

Bat/Throw: R/R

Birthday: 7/19

Years Playing With The Tigers: 2007-present

Position(s): P/bullpen catcher

High School/Graduation Year: Springfield High School - Class of 2006

College: Home of the Beavers (Bemidji State)

Family: parents: John & Ann, sister: Andrea, girlfriend: Rachel Ann

Job: Like a good neighbor.......you know the jingle!

Best Part Of Playing Amateur Baseball: One word: SARTELL!

Should players from the "Steroids Era" such as Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro, and Roger Clemens be in the Baseball Hall of Fame? No, this is the purest game ever.

Favorite Davis Story or Quote: It's tough to pick out one single one, however one day there will be a book written about the man!

Your Pick to Win the 2011 World Series: Minnesota Twins

Major League Ballparks You've Visited: HHH Metrodome, Target Field, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, US Cellular Field, Progressive Field, Fenway Park, Comerica Park, and Miller Park

One Piece of Advice for Young Ball Players: Have fun and do your best.

Don't Ever Do This When You're Playing Baseball: Think about the three footer you missed on hole 6 a few hours ago.

Parting Thoughts: Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney are the best country music artists ever. Bryant Krebs makes the best Bloody Mary I've ever had. I've been waiting all winter to have a Stark Burger!