Brian Snyder
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1989)
Brian Snyder was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989 for the Seattle Mariners and the Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. Across 17 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA and 24 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 68.6.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-05-25
- Last Game
- 1989-06-27
Full name: Brian Robert Snyder
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 1 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.1 | 44 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 6.37 | 3.89 (-64%) | 68.6 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36.0 | 46 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 6.75 | — | 69 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 21.1 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 5.48 |
| Away | 8 | 14.2 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 8.59 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-27 | OAK | MIN | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-22 | OAK | TOR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985-07-30 | SEA | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-25 | SEA | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-22 | SEA | TOR | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-20 | SEA | MIL | — | 1.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-07-14 | SEA | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-07-13 | SEA | BOS | W | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-10 | SEA | TOR | — | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 1985-07-06 | SEA | MIL | SV | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Brian Snyder: the record in brief
The profile opens with Brian Snyder's first major league game on May 25, 1985; the last one listed came on June 27, 1989. The season rows list, in order, the Seattle Mariners (1985) and the Oakland Athletics (1989). Snyder played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 20, 1958, in Flemington, NJ, USA and a listed size of 6'3" and 185 pounds. The given name on file is Brian Robert Snyder.
Snyder pitched in 17 games, starting 6, and finished with a 1-2 record and 6.75 ERA. The same table counts 24 strikeouts. Against a 3.80 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.75 mark was 77.5% worse. 1985 was Snyder's sharpest full season, a 6.37 ERA against the league's 3.89. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Snyder's career adds up to 68.6.
Before the majors, Snyder played college baseball at Clemson University (1977, 1978, and 1979). Retrosheet box scores cover 34 of Snyder's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 17 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Snyder with 4 putouts, 7 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Snyder
- What years did Brian Snyder play?
- Brian Snyder played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989.
- Was Brian Snyder a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Snyder pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 24 strikeouts.
- What teams did Brian Snyder play for?
- Brian Snyder played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1985) and the Oakland Athletics (1989).
- What were Brian Snyder's career stats?
- In 17 games, Brian Snyder went 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA, 24 strikeouts, 36.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Brian Snyder play?
- Brian Snyder played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brian Snyder and how much did he weigh?
- Brian Snyder was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Brian Snyder's career ERA?
- Brian Snyder finished with a 6.75 career ERA, going 1-2 with 24 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Snyder have?
- Brian Snyder recorded 24 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Snyder in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Snyder has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.