Sylvester Snead

Born: 9/18/1914 in Quincy, FL, USA

Died: 5/21/1995 in Perry, FL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Sylvester Alonzo Snead

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Biography

Sylvester Snead, born in 1914, is an active pitcher in professional baseball, known for his unique contributions to the game in the modern era. With a career record of 1-2, Snead showcases an impressive competitive spirit, demonstrating his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of maintaining consistency in a sport that has evolved significantly over the years. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 6.5, highlighting the difficulties he faces on the mound, but also underscoring the resilience required to continue pitching at this level. Throughout his career, Snead has accumulated 9 strikeouts, reflecting his potential to be a game-changer in critical moments. Though he has not recorded any saves, his role as a pitcher is pivotal in the context of his team's strategy and performance. As a player who continues to participate in the league, Snead embodies the dedication and perseverance necessary to thrive in the competitive landscape of professional baseball today. His journey offers insight into the ongoing evolution of pitching and the enduring passion for the game that drives athletes like him.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	4	2	2	0	0	18.0	20	13	1	8	9	6.50	0

Career ERA 6.50 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 83.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1943	CC	NAL	1	2	3	2	2	0	0	18.0	19	11	6	9	5.50	3.50 (-57%)	58.4
1946	CIC	NAL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	1	2	2	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
73	253	35	63	20	3	1	25	5	26	1	0.249	0.329	0.364	0.692	63.3

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — near 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
1938	HG	NN2	1	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	KCM	NAL	9	29	2	6	3	1	0	2	1	4	0	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CC	NAL	37	133	24	37	13	2	1	18	2	10	0	0.278	.255 (+9%)	.324 (+3%)	.346 (+24%)	.671 (+13%)	236.3
1946	NBY	NN2	24	84	9	18	4	0	0	4	2	11	1	0.214	.256 (-17%)	.328 (-3%)	.358 (-27%)	.687 (-15%)	-173.0
1946	CIC	NAL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-173.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	13	12	30	28	4	5
3B	10	6	8	7	0	0
C	5	3	25	5	2	0
OF	36	36	70	4	1	0
P	4	2	0	4	0	0
SS	10	9	21	13	5	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	HG	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1941	KCM	OF	9	9	14	3	1	0
1943	CC	2B	13	12	30	28	4	5
1943	CC	3B	8	5	7	5	0	0
1943	CC	C	5	3	25	5	2	0
1943	CC	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1943	CC	P	3	2	0	4	0	0
1943	CC	SS	10	9	21	13	5	2
1946	NBY	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1946	NBY	OF	24	24	53	1	0	0
1946	CIC	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1946	CIC	P	1	0	0	0	0	0