Justin Knoedler
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2006)
Justin Knoedler was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 3 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .111 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-10-03
- Last Game
- 2006-09-30
Full name: Justin Joseph Knoedler
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 | .111 | .158 | .111 | .269 | 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 .269 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| 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 | SFN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SFN | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 14 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
| Away | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-30 | SFG | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-21 | SFG | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-18 | SFG | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-15 | SFG | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-10 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-10-02 | SFG | AZ | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-29 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-28 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-13 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-12 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Justin Knoedler: the record in brief
Justin Knoedler's major league career runs from a debut on October 3, 2004 to a final game on September 30, 2006. Every season row on the page belongs to the San Francisco Giants, from 2004 through 2006. Born on July 17, 1980, in Springfield, IL, USA, Knoedler is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Knoedler's listed size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 210 pounds. Justin Knoedler was the playing name; the full given name is Justin Joseph.
Across 14 games at the plate, Knoedler's career line reads 2 hits in 18 at bats for a .111 average. Measured against the leagues Knoedler played in, the .111 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 58.3% below the league. Knoedler collected a career-high 1 hits in 2005. The best average in the busiest seasons was .143, in 2006.
Every defensive appearance on record for Knoedler, 10 games, came at catcher. Fielding behind the plate produced 21 putouts and 1 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Knoedler
- What years did Justin Knoedler play?
- Justin Knoedler played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006.
- Was Justin Knoedler a pitcher?
- No. Justin Knoedler was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Justin Knoedler hit?
- Justin Knoedler hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Justin Knoedler play for?
- Justin Knoedler played for one team, the San Francisco Giants (2004–2006).
- What were Justin Knoedler's career stats?
- In 14 games, Justin Knoedler had 2 hits, with a .111 batting average.
- What position did Justin Knoedler play?
- Justin Knoedler played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Knoedler and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Knoedler was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Justin Knoedler's career batting average?
- Justin Knoedler batted .111 over his career, with 2 hits in 18 at bats.
- Is Justin Knoedler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin Knoedler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.