Justin Knoedler, baseball player, 2004-2006

Justin Knoedler

Born: 7/17/1980 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-10-03 | Final Game: 2006-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Justin Joseph Knoedler

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Biography

Justin Knoedler, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball, which spanned from 2004 to 2006. Knoedler played a total of 14 games, primarily serving as a backup catcher. His time in the majors was during a period characterized by a heightened emphasis on offensive production, which made his limited contributions at the plate particularly notable. Over the course of his career, he recorded 2 hits in 18 at-bats, culminating in a batting average of .111. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Knoedler's presence in the dugout and on the roster reflected the depth and versatility often required of players during that era. Knoedler's journey through professional baseball showcased the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a competitive environment. Although his statistics may not capture the dynamic nature of his playing style or his contributions to team morale, his participation at the highest level of the sport remains a significant achievement. After concluding his major league tenure on September 30, 2006, Knoedler transitioned into the annals of baseball history as one of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game, albeit briefly.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.111 0.158 0.111 0.269 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 73.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 SFG NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SFG NL 8 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2006 SFG NL 5 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 10 1 21 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 SFN C 1 0 2 0 0 0
2005 SFN C 4 1 8 1 0 0
2006 SFN C 5 0 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lincoln Land Community College Springfield IL 1999, 2000
Miami University of Ohio Oxford OH 2001