Brian Snyder
Born: 2/20/1958 in Flemington, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-05-25 | Final Game: 1989-06-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Brian Robert Snyder
Biography
Brian Snyder, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief but memorable career in Major League Baseball between 1985 and 1989. Snyder made his debut during a time when the league was evolving with the emergence of power hitters and specialized relief pitchers. His playing career, which spanned from May 25, 1985, to June 27, 1989, saw him take the mound with a competitive spirit, showcasing his skills primarily as a relief pitcher.
Throughout his career, Snyder recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75. He struck out a total of 24 batters and notched one save, contributing to his team's efforts in crucial situations. Although his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Snyder's role in the bullpen exemplified the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers in the late 1980s, a period marked by both offensive prowess and strategic pitching changes. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36.0 | 46 | 27 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 1 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.3 | 44 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 6.37 | 68.6 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SEA | P | 15 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | OAK | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1977, 1978, 1979 |