Brad Snyder, baseball player, 2010-2014

Brad Snyder

Born: 5/25/1982 in Sandusky, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-07 | Final Game: 2014-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Bradley Michael Snyder

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Biography

Brad Snyder, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2010 to 2014. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 30 games at the Major League level, primarily for the Chicago Cubs. Snyder's playing style showcased a blend of power and speed, although his statistics reflected the challenges he faced during his time in the league. He recorded 11 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 8 runs, finishing with a batting average of .167. Notably, he did not steal any bases during his brief stint in the majors. Despite a career that spanned just a few seasons, Snyder's journey through professional baseball was emblematic of the struggles faced by many players looking to establish themselves at the highest level. His experiences in the game reflect the competitive nature of the sport during the early 2010s, a period marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and the evolving role of position players in baseball strategy. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, Snyder's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 66 5 11 2 0 2 8 0 5 28 0.167 0.225 0.288 0.513 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 28.3% 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
2010 CHC NL 12 27 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 1 12 0.185 — — — — 0.0
2011 CHC NL 8 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0
2014 TEX AL 10 30 3 5 1 0 2 3 0 4 10 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 8 63 4 1 9
OF 8 6 12 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 CHN OF 7 5 12 0 0 0
2011 CHN OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
2014 TEX 1B 10 8 63 4 1 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Left Field 4
Right Field 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ball State University Muncie IN 2002, 2003