Chris Snelling, baseball player, 2002-2008

Chris Snelling

Born: 12/3/1981 in North Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-05-25 | Final Game: 2008-06-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Christopher Doyle Snelling

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Biography

Chris Snelling was an American professional baseball player, born in 1981, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a position player from 2002 to 2008. Known for his keen eye at the plate and solid defensive skills, Snelling played a total of 93 games during his career. He recorded 55 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 20 runs, finishing with a batting average of .244. His playing style was characterized by a balanced approach, blending power and speed, although he also faced challenges with injuries that limited his playing time. Snelling's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by the transition into a more power-oriented game. Despite his relatively brief time in the majors, he showcased flashes of potential that excited fans and scouts alike. Over his career, he contributed not only as a player but also as a testament to the resilience required to succeed in the competitive landscape of professional baseball, navigating the ups and downs that come with the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 225 31 55 10 2 7 20 2 34 59 0.244 0.360 0.400 0.760 30.2

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.755 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
2002 SEA AL 8 27 2 4 0 0 1 3 0 2 4 0.148 — — — — 0.0
2005 SEA AL 15 29 4 8 2 0 1 1 0 5 2 0.276 — — — — 0.0
2006 SEA AL 36 96 14 24 6 1 3 8 2 13 38 0.250 .269 (-7%) .336 (+7%) .431 (-1%) .768 (+2%) 69.6
2007 WAS NL 24 49 6 10 1 1 1 7 0 9 11 0.204 — — — — -39.4
2007 OAK AL 6 20 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 0.350 — — — — -39.4
2008 PHI NL 4 4 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 78 63 118 5 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 SEA OF 8 8 16 0 0 0
2005 SEA OF 10 8 20 2 0 1
2006 SEA OF 34 31 45 1 1 1
2007 WAS OF 20 10 28 1 0 0
2007 OAK OF 6 6 9 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 35
Center Field 6
Right Field 38

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 WAS NL $450,000
2006 SEA AL $328,500
2005 SEA AL $316,000
2004 SEA AL $300,000
2003 SEA AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $1,694,500