Joel Newkirk debuted on August 20, 1919, playing for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field; he played his final game on April 23, 1920, playing for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Joel Adamson debuted on April 10, 1996 and played his final game on April 26, 1998.
Joel Bennett debuted on July 15, 1998 and played his final game on June 6, 1999.
Joel Davis debuted on August 11, 1985 and played his final game on July 5, 1988.
Joel Finch debuted on June 12, 1979 and played his final game on September 27, 1979.
Joel Carreno debuted on August 23, 2011 and played his final game on September 28, 2012.
Floyd Newkirk debuted on August 21, 1934, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I; he played his final game on August 21, 1934, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I.
NBA player Joel Anthony played for UNLV.
NFL player Joel Bitonio played for Nevada.
NBA player Joel Embiid played for Kansas.
NFL player Joel Dreessen played for Colorado State.
Joel Zumaya debuted on April 3, 2006, playing for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park; he played his final game on June 28, 2010, playing for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Joel Youngblood debuted on April 13, 1976, playing for the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium; he played his final game on September 27, 1989, playing for the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium.