Janette Miiko "Janie" Takeda-Reed (born April 15, 1993) is an American, former collegiate All-American, medal-winning Olympian, professional softball outfielder.

Takeda attended El Dorado High School and played travel ball for the OC Batbusters.

Growing up in a softball family meant that Takeda would bat six days a week with her dad and was offensively different from her sisters.

When asked why Takeda loves softball she states, "I enjoy when a team comes together and fights for a common goal.

I also love when the girls on your team not only make you a better player, but a better person and add laughter and joy to your life."

[1][2][11] Janie graduated from El Dorado High School, located in Placentia, California, in 2011.

Takeda participated in a total of 85 games and with 10 wins and 14 losses in her final high school season.

Off the field, Takeda received honor roll pick her senior year and distinguished scholar.

In 2010, Takeda helped her team to a 3rd place finish in the 2010 Premier Girls Softball Tourney.

During the 2014 spring season, Takeda was chosen by ESPN to blog the Duck's journey to the Women College World Series.

Takeda titled her blog, Time to Finish What We Started and spoke about the teams emotions throughout the season and the balance it takes to handle work, school, and the pressure that comes with both tasks.