Chris Snyder is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
On December 30, 2008, news agencies reported that Chris Snyder had reached a three year agreement to return to the Diamondbacks . The deal is reportedly for $14.25 million dollars. In 2008, Snyder hit 15 home runs with 64 runs batted in.ESPN.com: Source: Snyder agrees to deal (December 30, 2008)
Career Highlights
- One of three finalists for the 2002 Johnny Bench Award, awarded to the top college catcher
- Hit 13 home runs in 2007 to tie for second place among Arizona Diamondbacks catchers for single-season home runs
- 2007 season: .998 fielding percentageArizona Diamondbacks: Player File: Chris Snyder
Early Life
Christopher Ryan Snyder was born in Houston, Texas on February 12, 1981. He attended college at the University of Houston. In 2002, he was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft.Baseball-Reference.com: Chris Snyder
Pro Career
On August 21, 2004, Snyder made his Major League Baseball debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his first season, Snyder appeared in 29 games for the franchise. His breakout season came in 2005, when he appeared in 115 games for the Diamondbacks. In 2005, Snyder hit .202 with 6 homeruns and 28 runs batted in.MLB.com: Chris Snyder
Ouch!
On June 30, 2008, Snyder suffered a fractured testicle after being hit with a foul ball. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list and underwent surgery on July 3, 2008.Arizona Diamondbacks: D-backs Place Byrnes, Snyder on DL (July 2, 2008)
Chris Snyder Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 245 lb
- Rookie Year: 2005
Chris Snyder Merchandise
- <p>MLB.com Shop: Chris Snyder
Amazon.com: Chris Snyder
eBay: Chris Snyder
Google Product Search: Chris Snyder
- This page was created by Joshua K, a Part Time Guide in the Mahalo Greenhouse (see the original), and curated by Richard Moody.
If you'd like to help us create the best spam free search results on the Internet, apply to be a Part Time Guide!</em>