Chris Snopek
Born: 9/20/1970 in Cynthiana, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-07-31 | Final Game: 1998-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Christopher Charles Snopek
Biography
Chris Snopek, born in 1970, was a versatile position player who graced Major League Baseball from 1995 until his retirement in 2007. Over the course of his career, he played in 215 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder. Snopek recorded 142 hits and demonstrated his power with 13 home runs, contributing 66 RBIs to his teams' offensive efforts. He finished his career with a batting average of .234 and added a notable aspect to his game with 7 stolen bases, indicating his ability to impact the game on the base paths.
Snopek's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and an increasing focus on offensive statistics. While he may not have been a perennial star, his contributions were valuable in various roles, including utility positions, where he provided depth to the rosters of the teams he played for. His time in the league reflected the dynamic nature of the game during the late 1990s, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 607 | 76 | 142 | 27 | 1 | 13 | 66 | 7 | 49 | 108 | 0.234 | 0.293 | 0.346 | 0.639 | -1772.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 22 | 68 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 0.324 | 146.1 |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 46 | 104 | 18 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0.260 | 65.0 |
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 86 | 298 | 27 | 65 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 18 | 51 | 0.218 | -1363.7 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 8 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 53 | 125 | 17 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 15 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 3B | 132 | 111 | 79 | 166 | 19 | 16 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 55 | 44 | 79 | 150 | 8 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHA | 3B | 17 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHA | SS | 6 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | CHA | 3B | 27 | 19 | 12 | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | CHA | SS | 12 | 10 | 13 | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | CHA | 3B | 82 | 78 | 56 | 117 | 16 | 11 |
| 1997 | CHA | SS | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | BOS | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | BOS | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | CHA | 2B | 12 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | CHA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHA | SS | 33 | 26 | 47 | 93 | 4 | 16 |
| 1998 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 132 |
| Shortstop | 55 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | AL | $190,000 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | $185,000 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | $125,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $500,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | Oxford | MS | 1990, 1991, 1992 |