Ian Kadish

My name is Ian Kadish and I recently graduated from Marshall University with a degree in Business Management and minors in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I have three younger brothers, Kendall, Max, and Cooper. I have played baseball my entire life and am lucky enough to have the opportunity to continue playing for the Toronto Blue Jays.



I want to thank my Mom and Dad for everything they have ever done to further my baseball career. They have gone through a tremendous amount of work to make sure I am happy and I couldn't thank them enough! I love you guys.

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

2 Weeks to go...

It's been just over 10 days since the last post...a whole lot of the same has been going on.  We are still playing games day in and day out.  Even though it is Memorial Day weekend, I still have to go to work tomorrow morning.  I can't really complain though because my work environment is the baseball field whereas some people's work environment is in a little crammed cubicle...No Thanks!

Even though the games are monotonous and long at times, it has been a lot of fun watching Vlad Guerrero play in the games.  He has hit a couple of bombs that were unbelievable.  He even made a play in left field that you couldn't help but laugh at.  He misplayed a routine ground ball right at him and it rolled all the way to the fence.  He then jogged after it as if he knew the runner was going to try to stretch it into a triple.  Vlad picked up the ball, no crow hop and heaved it on a straight line to the third baseman, hitting him in the chest.  The third baseman was waiting for the runner just smiling.

I have also seen Jim Thome play in a couple of games for the Phillies.  I'm not sure what he is rehabbing, but he looks fine to me!  He has roped a few double to the right center gap.  Along with Jim Thome, when we were at the Phillies complex playing, I got to watch Ryan Howard take batting practice.  All I can say is WOW...the dude is way bigger than any human should be.  He has arms of an NFL linebacker and is as tall as a lineman.  He has a big league body...go figure...hopefully I'll get to face him here soon!

This past week, I also had the worst outing I have had this spring.  It's like I forgot where the strike zone was and when I did find the strike zone, they slapped it into right field.  The only way to look at it is to not look at it at all...move on and get it done next time!   The following day, I went back to work and got back on track.

I want to congratulate Wyoming High School on what they accomplished this season.  My little brother Max, was on the team and I'm glad he was able to go out strong.  I want to put into perspective how good of a season he had because I know he won't be given credit for it due to being at a small school...how many kids in the state of Ohio hit over .500? AND it's the second season in a row he has done so!  This season he also lead his team to the Regional Final!  On top of that, he is either number one or two ALL TIME in career hits at Wyoming.  The kid deserves so much more respect than what he is given.  Max will now take his talents to Furman University.  An interesting fact...the last three times Wyoming has gotten to the district finals, in the State Tournament, a Kadish has been pitching.

Hopefully you all have a good upcoming week and have a good Memorial Day!  Remember what Memorial Day is all about...Words cannot express the gratitude we owe to the ones that have sacrificed their lives for this country.  

Peace Homies!




Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mother's Day

Its been a couple weeks since I last posted, but not much has changed.  The only thing that's really changed is my throwing schedule.  I went from throwing Monday and Thursdays against the Pirates and Yankees to throwing Tuesday and Fridays against the Pirates and Phillies.  Sometimes there are so many pitchers that have to throw, they set up a game between ourselves so everybody can get their work in.  Last week, while we were playing the Yankees, Russell Branyan actually played in the game! Talk about a big guy...this guy was huge!  He looked more like a football player than baseball!  I'm still waiting for Chase Utley and Ryan Howard to start their rehab assignments.  Hopefully I get to pitch against them!

The Blue Jays signed Vlad Guerrero this past week.  Supposedly he is to be in on Monday, but we'll see.  I can't wait to see him hit and play in person!  I want to pitch against him too!  I feel like he is one of those hitters you face that you have to throw everything you have been taught about pitching down in the zone and throwing good strikes out the window.  The man is known for hitting bad pitches!  I remember seeing a highlight of him hitting a home run off a pitch that bounced before the plate!  I'm really excited to see him.

Off the field, everybody has just been hanging out.  Last night, some of the guys grilled burgers and some chicken and hung out.  It was definitely needed to wind down after a long week.  My roommate and I are actually going to go to the store today so we can partake in the grilling next time.  We're going to look for a George Forman or something along those lines.  It was a lot of fun just hanging out and relaxing with everybody.

Today is obviously Mother's Day and I can't thank my mom enough for what she does.  She is the best mother anybody could ask for!  Although I cannot spend the day with her, I sent her a bouquet of flowers.  Hopefully, the florist made them look good!  Thank you for everything you do mom!  I love and miss you!

Before my roommate gets back, I'm going to grab a bite to eat! I'm thinking some Panera...you can never go wrong with Panera...a nice relaxing meal with good vibes!

Peace in the middle east!