Cy Creek HS grad Paul Janish scores in first game with Atlanta

Cy Creek high school graduate Paul Janish scored a run in his first game with the Braves, as they beat the Mets, 6-1, Sunday.

Janish, who was acquired in a weekend trade with the Reds, played in the majors for the first time this season. He spent the last three months playing for Triple-A Louisville. .


Janish is a 2001 graduate of Cypress Creek High School. He played college baseball at Rice University for three seasons (2002 to 2004).

Janish was drafted in the fifth round (138th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball drafted by Cincinnati. He spent parts of five seasons in the Reds organization before making his big league debut on May 14, 2008.

Janish was born Oct. 12, 1982, in Cypress.