J. T. Snow
Born: 2/26/1968 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-09-20 | Final Game: 2008-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Jack Thomas Snow
Biography
J. T. Snow was a professional baseball player born in 1968, who had a notable career spanning from 1992 to 2008. Primarily recognized as a position player, Snow played a total of 1,716 games over his career, during which he compiled 1,509 hits, 189 home runs, and 877 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .268, and he also contributed with 20 stolen bases. Snow was particularly known for his defensive prowess at first base, showcasing both agility and a strong throwing arm, which made him a valuable asset to his teams.
Snow's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of offensive power and the increasing emphasis on analytics. He played for several teams, most notably the San Francisco Giants, where he became a fan favorite. His contributions were especially significant during the Giants' playoff runs in the late 1990s and early 2000s, culminating in a trip to the World Series in 2002. Renowned for his work ethic and leadership on and off the field, J. T. Snow left a lasting legacy in the game, remembered not only for his statistics but also for his commitment to the sport and his positive influence in the clubhouse.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1716 | 5641 | 798 | 1509 | 293 | 19 | 189 | 877 | 20 | 760 | 1142 | 0.268 | 0.357 | 0.427 | 0.784 | 5107.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | LAA | AL | 129 | 419 | 60 | 101 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 57 | 3 | 55 | 88 | 0.241 | 9.4 |
| 1994 | LAA | AL | 61 | 223 | 22 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 48 | 0.220 | -688.5 |
| 1995 | LAA | AL | 143 | 544 | 80 | 157 | 22 | 1 | 24 | 102 | 2 | 52 | 91 | 0.289 | 969.0 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 155 | 575 | 69 | 148 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 67 | 1 | 56 | 96 | 0.257 | -834.9 |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 157 | 531 | 81 | 149 | 36 | 1 | 28 | 104 | 6 | 96 | 124 | 0.281 | 2308.9 |
| 1998 | SFG | NL | 138 | 435 | 65 | 108 | 29 | 1 | 15 | 79 | 1 | 58 | 84 | 0.248 | -37.0 |
| 1999 | SFG | NL | 161 | 570 | 93 | 156 | 25 | 2 | 24 | 98 | 0 | 86 | 121 | 0.274 | 855.0 |
| 2000 | SFG | NL | 155 | 536 | 82 | 152 | 33 | 2 | 19 | 96 | 1 | 66 | 129 | 0.284 | 630.0 |
| 2001 | SFG | NL | 101 | 285 | 43 | 70 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 0 | 55 | 81 | 0.246 | 122.5 |
| 2002 | SFG | NL | 143 | 422 | 47 | 104 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 53 | 0 | 59 | 90 | 0.246 | -382.7 |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 103 | 330 | 48 | 90 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 51 | 1 | 55 | 55 | 0.273 | 660.1 |
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 107 | 346 | 62 | 113 | 32 | 1 | 12 | 60 | 4 | 58 | 61 | 0.327 | 1989.0 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 117 | 367 | 40 | 101 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 1 | 32 | 61 | 0.275 | -303.3 |
| 2006 | BOS | AL | 38 | 44 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0.205 | -190.3 |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 98 | 11 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 0.327 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NLDS1 | SFN | 4 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.312 |
| 2002 | NLDS1 | SFN | 5 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0.316 |
| 2002 | NLCS | SFN | 5 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.250 |
| 2002 | WS | SFN | 7 | 27 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.407 |
| 2000 | NLDS2 | SFN | 4 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0.400 |
| 1997 | NLDS1 | SFN | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1656 | 1509 | 12855 | 1016 | 63 | 1298 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYA | 1B | 6 | 4 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 | CAL | 1B | 129 | 119 | 1010 | 81 | 6 | 103 |
| 1994 | CAL | 1B | 61 | 60 | 489 | 37 | 2 | 57 |
| 1995 | CAL | 1B | 143 | 143 | 1161 | 57 | 4 | 105 |
| 1996 | CAL | 1B | 154 | 149 | 1274 | 103 | 10 | 134 |
| 1997 | SFN | 1B | 156 | 151 | 1308 | 108 | 7 | 133 |
| 1998 | SFN | 1B | 136 | 113 | 1040 | 94 | 1 | 99 |
| 1999 | SFN | 1B | 160 | 150 | 1221 | 122 | 6 | 123 |
| 2000 | SFN | 1B | 153 | 144 | 1197 | 91 | 6 | 135 |
| 2001 | SFN | 1B | 92 | 80 | 658 | 47 | 1 | 76 |
| 2002 | SFN | 1B | 135 | 111 | 939 | 79 | 7 | 104 |
| 2003 | SFN | 1B | 97 | 94 | 814 | 74 | 5 | 82 |
| 2004 | SFN | 1B | 100 | 88 | 801 | 55 | 4 | 69 |
| 2005 | SFN | 1B | 108 | 96 | 814 | 57 | 3 | 62 |
| 2006 | BOS | 1B | 26 | 7 | 86 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1656 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1999 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1999 | Player of the Week | Week of 1999-08-28 |
| 1998 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1997 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1997 | Player of the Week | Week of 1997-08-09 |
| 1996 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1995 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1993 | Player of the Week | Week of 1993-10-02 |
| 1993 | Player of the Week | Week of 1993-04-24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BOS | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2003 | SFN | NL | $6,850,000 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | $5,900,000 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | $5,750,000 |
| 2000 | SFN | NL | $4,750,000 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 1998 | SFN | NL | $2,750,000 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | $1,825,000 |
| 1996 | CAL | AL | $725,000 |
| 1995 | CAL | AL | $225,000 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | $200,000 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $37,585,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 26th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |