Earl Snyder
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2004)
Earl Snyder was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 19 career games, he hit .203 with 12 hits, 1 home runs, and 4 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 207 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-04-28
- Last Game
- 2004-08-18
Full name: Earl Clifford Snyder
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 59 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 22 | .203 | .277 | .288 | .565 | -209 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Career SLG .288 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.
Career OPS .565 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 25.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 18 | 55 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 21 | .200 | .261 (-23%) | .331 (-16%) | .416 (-30%) | .747 (-24%) | -208.5 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 59 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 22 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -209 | ||
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 (19 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 37 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | .216 |
| Away | 7 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-18 | BOS | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-29 | CLE | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-22 | CLE | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002-09-18 | CLE | BOS | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-16 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-09-15 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-13 | CLE | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-26 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-07-24 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-07-23 | CLE | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hartford | West Hartford | CT | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Earl Snyder: the record in brief
The profile opens with Earl Snyder's first major league game on April 28, 2002; the last one listed came on August 18, 2004. The season rows list, in order, the Cleveland Indians (2002) and the Boston Red Sox (2004). At 6'0" and 207 pounds, Snyder is listed as a first baseman. Snyder threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 6, 1976, in New Britain, CT, USA. Earl Snyder was the playing name; the full given name is Earl Clifford.
In 19 games and 59 at bats, Snyder batted .203 with 12 hits, plus 1 home run and 4 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .277 clip and slugging .288, Snyder finished with a .565 OPS. Snyder's .203 average ran 22.9% below the .264 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 25.2% below league average (.565 against .755). 2002 produced Snyder's most hits, 11 of them for the Cleveland Indians. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .200 in 2002, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Earl Snyder
- What years did Earl Snyder play?
- Earl Snyder played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004.
- Was Earl Snyder a pitcher?
- No. Earl Snyder was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Earl Snyder hit?
- Earl Snyder hit 1 career home run with 12 hits.
- What teams did Earl Snyder play for?
- Earl Snyder played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (2002) and the Boston Red Sox (2004).
- What were Earl Snyder's career stats?
- In 19 games, Earl Snyder had 12 hits, 1 home runs, 4 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .203 batting average.
- What position did Earl Snyder play?
- Earl Snyder played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Earl Snyder and how much did he weigh?
- Earl Snyder was listed at 6 feet and 207 pounds.
- How many home runs did Earl Snyder hit each season?
- Earl Snyder's home runs by season: 1 in 2002 and 0 in 2004. His most in one season was 1, in 2002.
- What was Earl Snyder's career batting average?
- Earl Snyder batted .203 over his career, with 12 hits in 59 at bats.
- How many RBI did Earl Snyder have?
- Earl Snyder drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Earl Snyder in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Earl Snyder has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.