Jerry Snyder

Born: 7/21/1929 in Jenks, OK, USA

Died: 1/31/2022 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-05-08 | Final Game: 1958-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jerry George Snyder

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Biography

Jerry Snyder, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1952 until his retirement on May 10, 1958. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 266 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield. Snyder recorded 145 hits, contributing to a batting average of .230. Although he hit only 3 home runs, he demonstrated versatility on the bases with 7 stolen bases and drove in 47 runs, highlighting his ability to contribute to his team's offense in various ways. Snyder's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the post-war boom and the gradual integration of the game. While he may not have been a household name, his perseverance and dedication to the sport reflected the spirit of the era. His contributions on the field, though modest in statistical terms, were vital to the teams he played for, and he remains a part of 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
266	630	60	145	18	2	3	47	7	46	59	0.230	0.283	0.279	0.562	-2323.0

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
1952	WSN	AL	36	57	5	9	2	0	0	2	1	5	8	0.158	.252 (-38%)	.326 (-31%)	.369 (-48%)	.696 (-40%)	-377.0
1953	WSN	AL	29	62	10	21	4	0	0	4	1	5	8	0.339	.264 (+28%)	.335 (+16%)	.397 (+1%)	.733 (+8%)	92.1
1954	WSN	AL	64	154	17	36	3	1	0	17	3	15	18	0.234	.261 (-10%)	.333 (-10%)	.390 (-32%)	.723 (-22%)	-593.0
1955	WSN	AL	46	107	7	24	5	0	0	5	1	6	6	0.224	.258 (-13%)	.332 (-20%)	.393 (-31%)	.726 (-26%)	-489.8
1956	WSN	AL	43	148	14	40	3	1	2	14	1	10	9	0.270	.258 (+5%)	.331 (-3%)	.397 (-13%)	.728 (-9%)	-209.8
1957	WSN	AL	42	93	6	14	1	0	1	4	0	4	9	0.151	.257 (-42%)	.323 (-43%)	.391 (-51%)	.715 (-47%)	-745.5
1958	WSN	AL	6	9	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	70	37	163	153	14	50
3B	1	1	0	6	1	1
SS	140	93	188	355	16	72

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	WS1	2B	19	0	34	49	3	12
1952	WS1	SS	4	0	3	6	2	0
1953	WS1	2B	4	0	5	4	2	0
1953	WS1	SS	17	0	28	54	1	10
1954	WS1	2B	3	1	7	3	2	1
1954	WS1	SS	48	44	81	145	5	31
1955	WS1	2B	22	22	66	63	3	24
1955	WS1	SS	20	5	12	5	1	0
1956	WS1	2B	7	7	17	18	4	5
1956	WS1	SS	35	32	47	106	5	23
1957	WS1	2B	13	5	26	14	0	7
1957	WS1	3B	1	1	0	6	1	1
1957	WS1	SS	15	12	17	39	2	8
1958	WS1	2B	2	2	8	2	0	1
1958	WS1	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0