Bill Snyder

Born: 1/28/1898 in Mansfield, OH, USA

Died: 10/8/1934 in Vicksburg, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-14 | Final Game: 1920-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: William Nicholas Snyder

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Biography

Bill Snyder, born in 1898, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1919 to 1920. Making his debut during the transitional period following World War I, Snyder played in an era characterized by evolving strategies and the beginning of the live-ball era. Throughout his brief career, he compiled a record of 2-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77, showcasing a competitive edge on the mound. Snyder's pitching style was defined by his ability to strike out batters, as evidenced by his total of 22 strikeouts during his time in the major leagues. Additionally, he recorded one save, a reflection of his capability to perform under pressure in critical game situations. Despite the brevity of his career, Snyder's contributions to the game during the early 20th century are a testament to the resilience and talent of players who navigated the challenges of their time. His legacy, while modest in numbers, remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	18	5	1	0	1	62.0	65	26	1	31	22	3.77	0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 3.28 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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
1919	WSN	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	8.0	6	1	3	5	1.12	—	-
1920	WSN	AL	2	1	16	4	1	0	1	54.0	59	25	28	17	4.17	3.45 (-21%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	21	1	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	5	0.286	0.318	0.286	0.604	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.604 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
1919	WSN	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	WSN	AL	16	19	1	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	3	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	0	12	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1919	WS1	P	2	0	0	1	0	0
1920	WS1	P	16	0	0	11	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18