Josh Snyder
Born: 1844 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 4/21/1881 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1872-05-18 | Final Game: 1872-07-09
Full name: Joshua M. Snyder
Biography
Josh Snyder was a professional baseball player born in 1844, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His brief career spanned from May 18, 1872, to July 9, 1872, a time when the game was still developing its modern identity. Over the course of nine games, Snyder recorded six hits, resulting in a batting average of .162. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts.
Snyder's playing style and contributions came during an era characterized by the transition from the game’s formative years toward a more structured professional league. Although his time in the league was short-lived, he was part of the early narrative of baseball, a sport that was rapidly gaining popularity in America. His career statistics reflect the challenging conditions and the evolving skill set of players during this pivotal period in the history of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 37 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.162 | 0.184 | 0.216 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | BR1 | 9 | 37 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 9 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | BR1 | OF | 9 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |