Jeff Yoder
Asst. Baseball Coach
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- Title:
- Asst. Baseball Coach
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- High School:
- Pottsville
Bio
Jeff Yoder came on board with his older brother Grant in December, 2012. A 1995 graduate from Pottsville Area High School, Jeff excelled on the diamond, gridiron and basketball court for the Crimson Tide. A standout in all three sports, Jeff turned down a full scholarship from Clemson University for baseball to sign with the Chicago Cubs, after being drafted in the third round of the 1995 amateur draft.
Yoder pitched 4 seasons in the Cubs organization, rising to the AA level, before his playing days were cut short due to shoulder injuries. During his professional career, Jeff posted a 29-22 record with a 3.82 ERA. After the 1999 season, Jeff was named the right handed pitcher of the year in the AA Southern League
Jeff Yoder resides in the Pine Grove area with his wife, Melissa, and children Addison and Chase.