Jim Snyder, baseball player, 1961-1964

Jim Snyder

Born: 8/15/1932 in Dearborn, MI, USA

Died: 3/9/2021 in Lutz, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-15 | Final Game: 1964-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Robert Snyder

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Biography

Jim Snyder was an American professional baseball player born in 1932, who carved out a brief career in Major League Baseball as a position player between 1961 and 1964. Known for his versatility on the field, Snyder played in a total of 41 games during his tenure, where he showcased his skills primarily as an infielder. Although his batting average stood at .14, he contributed with 12 hits, including one home run and 10 runs batted in. His performance reflected the challenges faced by players during the early 1960s, a period marked by a transition in baseball styles and strategies, as the league began to embrace more power-hitting approaches. Snyder's career, though short, was part of a dynamic era in baseball that saw the rise of many legendary players and the integration of talent from diverse backgrounds. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, demonstrated the tenacity required to compete at the highest level during a time when the game was evolving. After his retirement on August 2, 1964, Snyder remained a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who pursued their dreams in the major leagues, often facing stiff competition and the realities of a limited playing window.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 86 4 12 2 0 1 10 0 4 12 0.140 0.185 0.198 0.382 -433.6

Career AVG .140 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career SLG .198 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.382 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 46.3% 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
1961 MIN AL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 MIN AL 12 10 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1964 MIN AL 26 71 3 11 2 0 1 9 0 4 11 0.155 .250 (-38%) .312 (-34%) .377 (-40%) .690 (-37%) -433.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2B 33 26 61 62 2 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 MIN 2B 3 1 4 3 0 1
1962 MIN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1962 MIN 2B 5 3 8 8 1 3
1964 MIN 2B 25 22 49 51 1 16

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 33

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI 1951