Chris Snopek, baseball player, 1995-1998

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

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

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