Cooney Snyder, baseball player, 1898-1898

Cooney Snyder

Born: 5/6/1873 in Chingacousy, ON, CAN

Died: 4/21/1917 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1898-05-19 | Final Game: 1898-06-19

Bats: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Abraham Conrad Snyder

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Biography

Cooney Snyder was a professional baseball player born in 1873, who played in the late 19th century. His career spanned from May 19, 1898, to June 19, 1898, during a period when baseball was evolving into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Primarily serving as a position player, Snyder participated in 17 games, where he recorded 10 hits and achieved a batting average of .164. He contributed to his team's offense with 6 runs batted in, though he did not hit any home runs or register any stolen bases during his brief career. Despite his limited time in Major League Baseball, Snyder's presence on the field reflected the challenges and dynamics of the era, marked by the transition away from the deadball era towards a more exciting style of play. His career, though short-lived, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the many players who contributed to the game's development during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 61 4 10 0 0 0 6 0 3 8 0.164 0.215 0.164 0.379 -419.3

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career SLG .164 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.379 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 44.3% 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
1898 LS3 NL 17 61 4 10 0 0 0 6 0 3 8 0.164 .270 (-39%) .333 (-35%) .347 (-53%) .680 (-44%) -419.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 17 0 43 15 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 LS3 C 17 0 43 15 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 17