John Sneed

Born: 1861 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 12/27/1898 in Jackson, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1891-09-22

Bats: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Law Sneed

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Biography

John Sneed, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the rudimentary styles of the deadball era to the more dynamic play that would define modern baseball. Sneed's career spanned from May 1, 1884, to September 22, 1891, during which he played a total of 263 games. His proficiency at the plate was evident, as he recorded 263 hits and maintained a batting average of .268. Sneed added a notable flair to his game with 68 stolen bases and 4 home runs, showcasing both his speed and power in an age when such feats were becoming increasingly celebrated. Sneed's contributions to his teams were significant, as he amassed 130 RBIs throughout his career, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Sneed's consistent performance and adaptability as a position player were valuable assets during a transformative period in baseball history. His legacy is preserved among the many players who laid the groundwork for the sport's future, reflecting the evolution of baseball from its early foundations to the more sophisticated game it has become today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
263	982	197	263	26	21	4	130	68	132	29	0.268	0.364	0.349	0.714	1538.3

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — +8.8% above 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
1884	IN2	AA	27	102	14	22	4	0	1	0	0	6	0	0.216	.243 (-11%)	.278 (-7%)	.327 (-13%)	.606 (-10%)	-134.6
1890	TL2	AA	9	30	3	6	0	0	0	4	5	8	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	CL6	AA	128	484	114	141	13	15	2	65	39	63	0	0.291	.260 (+12%)	.336 (+14%)	.351 (+12%)	.687 (+13%)	0.0
1891	CL6	AA	99	366	66	94	9	6	1	61	24	55	29	0.257	.254 (+1%)	.331 (+10%)	.343 (-6%)	.675 (+2%)	341.2