Bernie Snyder

Born: 8/25/1913 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/15/1999 in Havertown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-15 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Bernard Austin Snyder

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Biography

Bernie Snyder was a professional baseball player born in 1913, whose brief career spanned from September 15 to September 29 in 1935. As a position player, Snyder participated in 10 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he made a notable impact despite the limited opportunity. He recorded 11 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .344, which showcased his ability to make contact and get on base. Snyder also contributed 3 RBIs to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his career. Snyder’s playing era was characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to focus on a blend of speed and power. While he did not have a long career, his performance in those 10 games left a mark, reflecting the potential that could have been realized with more opportunities. After his brief stint in the majors, Snyder became one of many players whose stories remind us of the fleeting nature of opportunity in baseball, where talent can sometimes go unrecognized in the shadow of more prominent stars.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
19.0	13.0	2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	4.0	0	0	0.154	0.353	0.154	0.507

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1943	19.0	13.0	2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	4.0	0	0	0.154	0.353	0.154	0.507

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	32	5	11	1	0	0	3	0	1	2	0.344	0.364	0.375	0.739	0.0

Career AVG .344 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +22.9% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.739 vs. league average 0.742 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
1935	PHA	AL	10	32	5	11	1	0	0	3	0	1	2	0.344	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	5	0	13	9	3	1
SS	4	0	11	10	2	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	PHA	2B	5	0	13	9	3	1
1935	PHA	SS	4	0	11	10	2	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	5
Shortstop	4