Chris Snyder, baseball player, 2004-2013

Chris Snyder

Born: 2/12/1981 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-08-21 | Final Game: 2013-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Christopher Ryan Snyder

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Biography

Chris Snyder, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2013. Primarily recognized as a position player, Snyder played 715 games over his career, showcasing his skills as a catcher and utility player for several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Throughout his tenure, he accumulated 467 hits, 77 home runs, and 298 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .224. Despite not being known for speed, Snyder maintained a steady presence behind the plate and contributed to his teams with his power hitting during a time when offensive production was highly valued in the game. Snyder's career unfolded during a transitional period in MLB characterized by a mix of traditional playing styles and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he did not steal any bases, his ability to manage games from behind the plate and deliver timely hits made him a reliable option for his teams. As the game evolved, players like Snyder highlighted the importance of versatility and defensive skill in positioning players effectively across the diamond. His contributions to the game, though perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of his era, remain a testament to the diverse talents that have shaped the landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
715 2087 227 467 98 1 77 298 0 309 560 0.224 0.328 0.382 0.710 -1229.0

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.743 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
2004 AZ NL 29 96 10 23 6 0 5 15 0 13 25 0.240 .266 (-10%) .335 (-2%) .427 (+7%) .762 (+3%) 43.1
2005 AZ NL 115 326 24 66 14 0 6 28 0 40 87 0.202 .264 (-23%) .330 (-10%) .418 (-28%) .749 (-20%) -1216.2
2006 AZ NL 61 184 19 51 9 0 6 32 0 22 39 0.277 .269 (+3%) .336 (+4%) .431 (-2%) .768 (+1%) 19.9
2007 AZ NL 110 326 37 82 20 0 13 47 0 40 67 0.252 .268 (-6%) .335 (+2%) .422 (+2%) .758 (+2%) 179.2
2008 AZ NL 115 334 47 79 22 1 16 64 0 56 101 0.237 .263 (-10%) .333 (+5%) .416 (+9%) .749 (+7%) 504.6
2009 AZ NL 61 165 20 33 7 0 6 22 0 32 47 0.200 .262 (-24%) .332 (avg) .417 (-16%) .750 (-9%) -199.1
2010 AZ NL 65 195 22 45 8 0 10 32 0 36 61 0.231 .257 (-10%) .325 (+8%) .402 (+6%) .728 (+7%) 324.4
2010 PIT NL 40 124 12 21 1 0 5 16 0 16 33 0.169 .257 (-34%) .325 (-18%) .402 (-26%) .728 (-22%) 324.4
2011 PIT NL 34 96 13 26 3 0 3 17 0 17 23 0.271 .255 (+6%) .320 (+17%) .399 (-1%) .719 (+7%) 169.2
2012 HOU NL 76 221 23 39 8 0 7 24 0 33 70 0.176 .254 (-31%) .318 (-8%) .405 (-24%) .724 (-17%) -589.4
2013 BAL AL 9 20 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 7 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 19 3 5 2 0 1 3 2 6 0.263

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 NLCS ARI 3 12 1 4 2 0 1 3 1 4 0.333
2007 NLDS1 ARI 3 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 2 0 1 0
C 690 646 4565 366 12 33
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 ARI C 29 27 213 19 0 2
2005 ARI C 113 105 679 44 2 0
2006 ARI C 60 55 394 35 2 6
2007 ARI 1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2007 ARI C 106 103 722 58 1 9
2007 ARI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 ARI C 112 106 777 70 0 5
2009 ARI 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2009 ARI C 56 51 363 21 0 1
2010 ARI C 61 58 411 32 1 1
2010 PIT C 40 38 268 26 3 1
2011 PIT C 33 30 201 17 0 1
2012 HOU 1B 1 0 0 0 1 0
2012 HOU C 72 67 498 39 3 5
2013 BAL C 8 6 39 5 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 690
First Base 4
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 HOU NL $750,000
2011 PIT NL $6,250,000
2010 ARI NL $5,250,000
2009 ARI NL $2,000,000
2008 ARI NL $1,875,000
2007 ARI NL $400,000
2006 ARI NL $341,000
2005 ARI NL $318,000
Total Career Earnings $17,184,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Houston Houston TX 2000, 2001, 2002