Cory Snyder, baseball player, 149 home runs, 1986-1994

Cory Snyder

Born: 11/11/1962 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-06-13 | Final Game: 1994-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Cory Snyder

Biography

Cory Snyder, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 until his retirement in 1994. Primarily known as a position player, Snyder played a total of 1,068 games throughout his career. He achieved notable offensive success, accumulating 902 hits and launching 149 home runs, while driving in 488 runs. His batting average stood at .247, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 28 stolen bases. Snyder's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and the strategic use of home runs. He was known for his strong offensive capabilities and versatility on the field, contributing significantly to the teams he played for, including the Cleveland Indians, where he began his career. His combination of power and speed made him an exciting player to watch, and he remains a memorable figure from the late 1980s and early 1990s baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1068 3656 439 902 178 13 149 488 28 226 992 0.247 0.291 0.425 0.716 -1301.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 70 29 347 36 3 31
2B 7 2 4 7 2 0
3B 57 46 33 73 9 6
OF 877 798 1674 89 31 13
SS 73 50 106 137 18 38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 70
Second Base 7
Third Base 58
Shortstop 73
Left Field 99
Center Field 17
Right Field 791
Designated Hitter 7

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1992 Player of the Month June
1992 Player of the Week Week of 1992-06-06

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 LAN NL $1,500,000
1993 LAN NL $1,500,000
1992 SFN NL $565,000
1991 CHA AL $800,000
1990 CLE AL $700,000
1989 CLE AL $340,000
1988 CLE AL $185,000
1987 CLE AL $90,000
1986 CLE AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $5,740,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brigham Young University Provo UT 1982, 1983, 1984

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1986 Rookie of the Year AL 4th 16.0 140 0