SSHOF Inductees Jason Knoedler and Justin Knoedler with presenters Mayor Misty Buscher and SSHOF President Kevin O’Dea

Jason Knoedler, a 1998 Springfield High School graduate who excelled in both baseball and football, earning two varsity letters in each sport. As a versatile middle infielder, outfielder, and pitcher, Jason batted .323 over 78 games, earning special mention all-conference honors twice and ranking among Springfield High’s all-time leaders in RBIs and at-bats.

Jason continued his baseball career on scholarship at Lincoln Land Community College, where he played a key role in the 2000 NJCAA Division II World Series championship team. He set several single-season and career records at LLCC, including first in runs scored (164) and stolen bases (92).

Jason transferred to Miami of Ohio, where he was named Male Athlete of the Year, broke multiple school records, and earned All-American honors. Selected in the sixth round of the 2001 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers, Jason spent five seasons in the Tigers’ minor league system, reaching Triple-A and accumulating impressive career stats.

Justin Knoedler, a 1998 Springfield High School graduate who shone as a catcher, shortstop, and relief pitcher. Justin was named the 1998 ESA Baseball Player of the Year and earned All-Central State Eight honors. He set a school record for defensive assists in a season and ranks third in single-season RBIs. On the mound, he posted an impressive 1.89 ERA in 26 innings.

Justin went on to make an incredible impact at Lincoln Land Community College, leading the team to the 2000 NJCAA Division II national championship and earning NJCAA National Player of the Year honors. He finished his LLCC career among the all-time leaders in home runs, RBIs, and hits.

After being drafted three times, Justin signed with the San Francisco Giants as a fifth-round pick in 2001. He made his MLB debut in 2005 and went on to play for multiple organizations, including the Oakland A’s, St. Louis Cardinals, and Los Angeles Dodgers, while compiling a .255 career minor league batting average with 56 home runs.