Batting average .243 Role Baseball player School Westfield High School Name Brandon Snyder Salary 481,000 USD (2012) | Runs batted in 20 Weight 102 kg Home runs 5 Height 1.88 m | |
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Brandon snyder baseball drills
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, and Atlanta Braves.
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- Brandon snyder baseball drills
- Brandon snyder demonstrates baseball balance drills for catchers
- Baltimore Orioles
- Texas Rangers
- Boston Red Sox
- Atlanta Braves
- Washington Nationals
- Personal life
- References
Brandon snyder demonstrates baseball balance drills for catchers
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles selected Snyder in the first round, with the thirteenth overall selection, of the 2005 MLB Draft.
Snyder made his MLB debut on September 10, 2010 against the Detroit Tigers. He came in as a defensive replacement in the 9th inning. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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.