Earl Snyder, baseball player, 2002-2004

Earl Snyder

Born: 5/6/1976 in New Britain, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-28 | Final Game: 2004-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: Earl Clifford Snyder

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Biography

Earl Snyder was a professional baseball player born in 1976, whose career spanned from 2002 to 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Snyder made a brief impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 19 games. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 12 hits, which included one home run and four runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .203. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, with zero stolen bases to his name, Snyder's contributions were felt during his short tenure. Snyder's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the increasing influence of advanced statistics and changing offensive strategies. While his playing time was limited, he represented the hard work and dedication required to reach the major leagues, embodying the challenges faced by many players striving for success in a highly competitive environment. His journey through the game reflects the often overlooked narratives of players who, despite limited opportunities, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 59 5 12 2 0 1 4 0 6 22 0.203 0.277 0.288 0.565 -215.5

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
2002 CLE AL 18 55 5 11 2 0 1 4 0 6 21 0.200 .261 (-23%) .331 (-16%) .416 (-30%) .747 (-24%) -215.5
2004 BOS AL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 10 98 8 2 3
3B 3 3 3 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 CLE 1B 12 10 98 8 2 3
2002 CLE 3B 2 2 1 4 0 0
2004 BOS 3B 1 1 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Hartford West Hartford CT 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998