Earl Snyder
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| Born: | May 8, 1976 |
| Birthplace: | New Britain, Connecticut |
| Hometown: | Yardley, Pennsylvania |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 207 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1998: 36th Rd. by the New York Mets |
| College: | University of Hartford |
| High School: | Plainville High School (CT) |
| Other Teams: | Cleveland Indians 2002 |
| Years with Boston: | 2004 |
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Overall Career
Earl Clifford Snyder (born May 8, 1976 in New Britain, Connecticut) is a AAAA player that most scouts consider to be decent in the field, both at first and third. Snyder hits for power at the plate, but he strikes out too much and needs to learn to take more pitches. Snyder has the potential to someday be a backup in the Major Leagues.
Snyder's Moments in the Sun
- Member of the 2004 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox.
Awards
- 2000 Florida State League All-Star (A)
- 2004 International League All-Star (AAA)
Trivia
- Snyder's favorite food is chicken
- His favorite TV show is Without a Trace
- His favorite hobby is Golf.
- His favorite celebrity is Homer Simpson
- His favorite musical artist is Eminem.
- He likes Chocolate Frosted Donuts.
Transactions
- June 2, 1998: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 36th round of the 1998 amateur draft.
- December 13, 2001: Sent by the New York Mets along with Billy Traber, Matt Lawton, Alex Escobar, and Jerrod Riggan to the Cleveland Indians for Roberto Alomar, Mike Bacsik, and Danny Peoples.
- January 17, 2003: Selected off waivers by the Boston Red Sox from the Cleveland Indians.
- October 4, 2004: Granted Free Agency.
- November 19, 2004: Signed as a Free Agent with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- October 15, 2005: Granted Free Agency.
- December 12, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
