Ian Snell, baseball player, 2004-2010

Ian Snell

Born: 10/30/1981 in Dover, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-08-20 | Final Game: 2010-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ian Dante Snell

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Biography

Ian Snell, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 until 2010. Known for his competitive spirit and unique pitching style, Snell made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he carved out a significant place in the team's rotation. Over his six-year career, he recorded a win-loss record of 38-53 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.8. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he accumulated a total of 639 strikeouts, showcasing his capability as a power pitcher during an era characterized by offensive prowess. Snell's tenure in the majors included stints with the Pirates and the Seattle Mariners, where he continued to refine his craft. While he did not achieve saves in his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher were impactful, particularly in the mid-2000s when teams were increasingly focused on developing young talent. His journey through the league reflected the challenges many pitchers faced during this time, as the game evolved with the introduction of advanced statistics and analytics. After stepping away from professional play in 2010, Snell left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who navigated the complexities of pitching in the modern era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 53 152 136 2 0 0 803.7 873 429 100 372 639 4.80 0

Career ERA 4.80 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
2004 PIT NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 12.0 14 10 9 9 7.50 4.46 (-68%) -451.5
2005 PIT NL 1 2 15 5 0 0 0 42.0 43 24 24 34 5.14 4.29 (-20%) -469.6
2006 PIT NL 14 11 32 32 0 0 0 186.0 198 98 74 169 4.74 4.53 (-5%) -267.4
2007 PIT NL 9 12 32 32 1 0 0 208.0 209 87 68 177 3.76 4.47 (+16%) 2517.4
2008 PIT NL 7 12 31 31 0 0 0 164.3 201 99 89 135 5.42 4.32 (-25%) -1063.5
2009 PIT NL 2 8 15 15 1 0 0 80.7 87 48 44 52 5.36 4.32 (-24%) -589.9
2009 SEA AL 5 2 12 12 0 0 0 64.3 61 30 39 37 4.20 4.32 (+3%) -1474.6
2010 SEA AL 0 5 12 8 0 0 0 46.3 60 33 25 26 6.41 4.08 (-57%) -2766.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
162 192 10 18 2 0 0 6 0 7 84 0.094 0.126 0.104 0.230 -1972.0

Career AVG .094 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.

Career OBP .126 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 62.2% below league average.

Career SLG .104 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.230 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 69.5% below 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
2004 PIT NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 PIT NL 15 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 PIT NL 37 54 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 28 0.056 .269 (-79%) .336 (-73%) .431 (-83%) .768 (-79%) -766.0
2007 PIT NL 35 57 6 5 0 0 0 2 0 3 23 0.088 .268 (-67%) .335 (-60%) .422 (-79%) .758 (-71%) -711.5
2008 PIT NL 32 48 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 18 0.125 — — — — -494.5
2009 PIT NL 16 23 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0.174 — — — — 0.0
2009 SEA AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 SEA AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 152 136 53 89 1 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 PIT P 3 1 3 1 0 0
2005 PIT P 15 5 2 2 0 0
2006 PIT P 32 32 9 24 0 1
2007 PIT P 32 32 11 15 0 1
2008 PIT P 31 31 9 19 0 3
2009 PIT P 15 15 6 11 0 0
2009 SEA P 12 12 7 11 1 1
2010 SEA P 12 8 6 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 152

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 SEA AL $4,450,000
2009 PIT NL $3,200,000
2008 PIT NL $435,000
2007 PIT NL $408,000
2006 PIT NL $330,000
Total Career Earnings $8,823,000