Brandon Snyder

Brandon Snyder

Snyder with the Boston Red Sox in 2013
Washington Nationals
First baseman
Born: (1986-11-23) November 23, 1986
Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 10, 2010, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Batting average .242
Home runs 9
Runs batted in 29
Teams
Snyder during his tenure with the Baltimore Orioles in 2011

Brandon Roger Snyder (born November 23, 1986) is an American professional baseball first baseman, third baseman, and outfielder in the Washington Nationals organization. He played high school baseball at Westfield High School in Chantilly, Virginia. He has also played for the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox.

Professional career

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles selected Snyder in the first round, with the thirteenth overall selection, of the 2005 MLB Draft.[1]

Snyder made his MLB debut on September 10, 2010 against the Detroit Tigers. He came in as a defensive replacement in the 9th inning.[2] His first Major League hit, an RBI single, came in the second inning on September 13, 2010, against Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marc Rzepczynski.

Snyder played six games in two separate stints with the Orioles in 2011.

Texas Rangers

On January 3, 2012, Snyder was traded to the Texas Rangers for cash considerations.[1] He made the Rangers' major-league roster as a backup first baseman and outfielder.

On May 2, 2012, Snyder hit his first Major League home run against Toronto Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero at the Rogers Centre.[3]

On August 2, 2012, Snyder was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for third baseman Mike Olt.

On December 12, 2012, the Rangers announced that Snyder had signed a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.[4] He was released on March 27, 2013.

Boston Red Sox

On March 31, 2013, Snyder signed a minor-league contract with the Pawtucket Red Sox.[5] His contract was purchased by the Red Sox on June 25, 2013 to take the roster spot of Will Middlebrooks, who was optioned to the minors. Snyder re-signed with the Sox in November, accepting a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Baltimore Orioles

Snyder signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles on April 27, 2015.

Atlanta Braves

Snyder signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves in November 2015. In June 2016, he was called up to replace the injured Gordon Beckham.[6] On August 7, 2016, the Braves designated Snyder for assignment. On August 9, 2016, he was recalled and optioned to Gwinnett by the Braves.

Washington Nationals

On November 17, 2016, Snyder signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals.[7]

Personal life

Snyder is the son of former major league pitcher Brian Snyder. Snyder's first cousin, Madison Younginer, is also a professional baseball player.[8]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Brandon Snyder Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  2. ↑ "September 10, 2010 Baltimore Orioles at Detroit Tigers Play by Play and Box Score". Baseball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  3. ↑ "Brandon Snyder slugs the first home run of his MLB career". willierun.com. Willie Run. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  4. ↑ http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121212&content_id=40627762&vkey=pr_tex&c_id=tex
  5. ↑ http://www.soxprospects.com/transactions.htm
  6. ↑ "Braves' Brandon Snyder: Called up from Triple-A". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  7. ↑ Reddington, Patrick (November 20, 2016). "Nationals sign four (including '05 Orioles' 1st Round pick Brandon Snyder) to minor league deals". Federal Baseball. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  8. ↑

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