Frank Snyder
Born: 5/27/1894 in San Antonio, TX, USA
Died: 1/5/1962 in San Antonio, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-08-18 | Final Game: 1927-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Frank Elton Snyder
Biography
Frank Snyder, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1912 to 1927. Primarily recognized as a position player, Snyder showcased his skills over 1,392 games in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with 1,122 hits, achieving a batting average of .265, and recorded a total of 47 home runs alongside 525 runs batted in (RBIs). His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 37 bases throughout his career.
Snyder played during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the gradual evolution of the game and the burgeoning popularity of the long ball. Despite not being one of the era's most celebrated power hitters, he provided solid production and versatility to his teams. His contributions were significant during his time, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the game for his resilience and consistent performance.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1392 | 4229 | 331 | 1122 | 170 | 44 | 47 | 525 | 37 | 281 | 416 | 0.265 | 0.313 | 0.360 | 0.672 | -3169.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | STL | NL | 11 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 7 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | STL | NL | 100 | 326 | 19 | 75 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 28 | 0.230 | -890.4 |
| 1915 | STL | NL | 144 | 473 | 41 | 141 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 55 | 3 | 39 | 49 | 0.298 | 1173.4 |
| 1916 | STL | NL | 132 | 406 | 23 | 105 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 18 | 31 | 0.259 | -564.0 |
| 1917 | STL | NL | 115 | 313 | 18 | 74 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 4 | 27 | 43 | 0.236 | -363.8 |
| 1918 | STL | NL | 39 | 112 | 5 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0.250 | -98.0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 32 | 92 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.228 | -164.4 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 50 | 154 | 7 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 0.182 | -164.4 |
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 87 | 264 | 26 | 66 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 2 | 17 | 18 | 0.250 | -390.6 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 108 | 309 | 36 | 99 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 45 | 3 | 27 | 24 | 0.320 | 760.2 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 104 | 318 | 34 | 109 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 1 | 23 | 25 | 0.343 | 1003.0 |
| 1923 | NY1 | NL | 120 | 402 | 37 | 103 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 63 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 0.256 | -1010.6 |
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 118 | 354 | 37 | 107 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 53 | 3 | 30 | 43 | 0.302 | 258.3 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 107 | 325 | 21 | 78 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 51 | 0 | 20 | 49 | 0.240 | -945.4 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 55 | 148 | 10 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0.216 | -352.7 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 63 | 194 | 7 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0.258 | -707.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 55 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.273 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1923 | WS | NY1 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.118 |
| 1922 | WS | NY1 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 1921 | WS | NY1 | 7 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0.364 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 50 | 0 | 456 | 26 | 7 | 28 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 1247 | 0 | 4308 | 1332 | 112 | 106 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | SLN | C | 11 | 0 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLN | C | 7 | 0 | 31 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | SLN | C | 98 | 0 | 419 | 130 | 12 | 12 |
| 1915 | SLN | C | 142 | 0 | 592 | 204 | 14 | 9 |
| 1916 | SLN | C | 72 | 0 | 310 | 115 | 12 | 8 |
| 1916 | SLN | 1B | 46 | 0 | 421 | 23 | 7 | 27 |
| 1916 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | SLN | C | 94 | 0 | 341 | 133 | 12 | 10 |
| 1917 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | SLN | C | 27 | 0 | 104 | 37 | 6 | 3 |
| 1918 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919 | NY1 | C | 31 | 0 | 83 | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| 1919 | SLN | C | 48 | 0 | 149 | 80 | 4 | 4 |
| 1919 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | NY1 | C | 84 | 0 | 269 | 92 | 8 | 6 |
| 1921 | NY1 | C | 101 | 0 | 299 | 98 | 6 | 7 |
| 1922 | NY1 | C | 97 | 0 | 272 | 74 | 7 | 10 |
| 1923 | NY1 | C | 112 | 0 | 428 | 90 | 5 | 12 |
| 1924 | NY1 | C | 110 | 0 | 308 | 79 | 5 | 8 |
| 1925 | NY1 | C | 96 | 0 | 336 | 71 | 6 | 7 |
| 1926 | NY1 | C | 55 | 0 | 168 | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| 1927 | SLN | C | 62 | 0 | 174 | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1244 |
| First Base | 50 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1915 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1915 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |