Frank Snyder, baseball player, 1912-1927

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1244
First Base 50
Second Base 1
Shortstop 1