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Jake Miesen

Nickname: BB

Bat/Throw: R/R

Birthday: 7/19

Years Playing With The Tigers: 2007 - present

Position(s): P/2B/OF (anywhere Davis puts me)

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

College: Bemidji State University

Best Part Of Playing Amateur Baseball: Putting on that Springfield uniform and playing in front of the best fans this side of the Cottonwood River

Thoughts On Kyle Kraska: I would never allow my daughter near him!

Other baseball experience (coaching, other teams): High School, College, Summer Rec. Coach

Favorite Baseball Memory: Competing at the State Amateur Tourney, Pitching against #4 ranked Ouchita Baptist freshmen year of college

Worst Baseball Memory: Losing the last playoff game my senior year

Favorite Baseball Movie: Major League

Person Most Responsible For Developing Your Love For The Game Of Baseball: My dad

Best Teammate You've Ever Played With: The one and only Robert John Fink #16, but #1 in your heart!

Favorite Song: Gettin' Jiggy Wit It - Will Smith

Favorite Food: Anything Buffet Style

Favorite Movie: Tommy Boy

Family: parents: John & Ann, sister: Andrea

Job: Jake Miesen Painting (If you can see it, I can paint it! Give me a call, 507-227-4216, FREE ESTIMATES!)

Random Fact: I am a self-proclaimed ping-pong champion

Parting Thoughts: It has always been an honor to be able to put on a Springfield uniform. I will cherish the many fond memories I have of playing baseball here for the rest of my life. I couldn't ask for better teammates and fans. I would also like to thank everyone that has worked so hard in helping make Springfield baseball a success. GO TIGERS!