Van Snider

Born: 8/11/1963 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-02 | Final Game: 1989-07-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Van Voorhees Snider

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Biography

Van Snider, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the late 1980s. His career spanned from 1988 to 1989, during which he appeared in 19 games. Snider showcased his ability as a hitter, recording a total of 7 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 6 runs. Despite a batting average of .200, he contributed to his team's offensive efforts during his brief stint in the league. Snider's tenure in MLB coincided with a period marked by the increasing popularity of the game and the emergence of power hitters. While his career was relatively short, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting place in the league. His journey reflects the dedication and tenacity required to compete at the highest level, even if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	35	5	7	1	0	1	6	0	0	18	0.200	0.194	0.314	0.509	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.509 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 26.8% 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
1988	CIN	NL	11	28	4	6	1	0	1	6	0	0	13	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	CIN	NL	8	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	14	7	21	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	CIN	OF	8	6	15	0	0	0
1989	CIN	OF	6	1	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	11
Right Field	5

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1990	NYA	AL	$102,000
Total Career Earnings			$102,000