Bernie Snyder
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1935)
Bernie Snyder was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1935 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 10 career games, he hit .344 with 11 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- Died
- 4/15/1999 in Havertown, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1935-09-15
- Last Game
- 1935-09-29
Full name: Bernard Austin Snyder
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 32 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .344 | .364 | .375 | .739 | 0 |
Career AVG .344 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +22.9% above league average.
Career OBP .364 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OPS .739 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 10 | 32 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .344 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 32 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .344 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .353 |
| Away | 4 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-29 | PHA | MIN | W | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-09-28 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-28 | PHA | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-25 | PHA | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-24 | PHA | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-22 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-21 | PHA | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-09-18 | PHA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-15 | PHA | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-15 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
Bernie Snyder: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bernie Snyder debuted on September 15, 1935 and played a final game on September 29, 1935. The team column never changes: it is the Philadelphia Athletics in 1935. At 6-foot-0 and 165 pounds, Snyder is listed as a second baseman. Snyder both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 25, 1913, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Snyder died on April 15, 1999, in Havertown, PA, USA. Bernie Snyder was the playing name; the full given name is Bernard Austin.
Snyder's career batting table shows 10 games, 32 at bats and 11 hits, a .344 average, adding 3 runs batted in. Snyder got on base at a .364 rate and slugged .375 (.739 OPS). Measured against the leagues Snyder played in, the .344 career average compares with a .280 league average over the same seasons, 22.9% above the league. Snyder's lone season row is 1935 with the Philadelphia Athletics: 10 games, 11 hits in 32 at bats.
Snyder played 5 games at second base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at shortstop (4).
Frequently Asked Questions about Bernie Snyder
- Was Bernie Snyder a pitcher?
- No. Bernie Snyder was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bernie Snyder hit?
- Bernie Snyder hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Bernie Snyder play for?
- Bernie Snyder played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1935).
- What were Bernie Snyder's career stats?
- In 10 games, Bernie Snyder had 11 hits, 3 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .344 batting average.
- What position did Bernie Snyder play?
- Bernie Snyder played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bernie Snyder and how much did he weigh?
- Bernie Snyder was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- What was Bernie Snyder's career batting average?
- Bernie Snyder batted .344 over his career, with 11 hits in 32 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bernie Snyder have?
- Bernie Snyder drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Bernie Snyder in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bernie Snyder has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.