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Chris Snyder

Houston Astros

1981/02/12 30

6-4 240

Houston, TX

R / R

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the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2002 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 6 20 6 8 2 0 1 8 6 5 0 0 .400 .538 .650
career Total 630 1846 204 426 90 1 70 273 272 483 0 3 .231 .333 .394

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Calls a good game and leads his staff well. Rarely makes mistakes with the glove. Has a powerful throwing arm. With the bat, he possesses a nice mix of power and patience.
Flaws
  • Lacks game-to-game consistency as a hitter in the major leagues. Behind the plate, his strong arm is not always accurate.
Career Potential
  • Average catcher with good leadership ability.
  • AwardsTexas League (AA) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 20, 2012 Signed as a free agent by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
October 31, 2011 Missed the last 102 games of the regular season (back injury).
October 31, 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates declined their contract option for the 2012 season.
June 10, 2011 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (back injury).
June 9, 2011 Back injury, 15-day DL.
April 13, 2011 Missed 11 games (sore lower back).
March 31, 2011 Sore lower back, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 22).
July 31, 2010 Acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
August 29, 2009 Back injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to August 26).
August 28, 2009 Gluteus maximus, day-to-day.
July 28, 2009 Missed 31 games (back injury).
June 23, 2009 Back injury, early September.
June 21, 2009 Back injury, day-to-day.
June 20, 2009 Missed 2 games (back injury).
June 18, 2009 Back injury, day-to-day.
December 24, 2008 Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract.
July 20, 2008 Missed 13 games (testicular fracture).
July 1, 2008 Testicular fracture, 15-day DL.
April 27, 2008 Missed 1 game (flu).
April 26, 2008 Flu, day-to-day.
January 18, 2008 Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract.
March 7, 2007 Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract.
September 2, 2006 Missed 1 game (right hand injury).
August 30, 2006 Right hand injury, day-to-day.
March 2, 2006 Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract.
August 18, 2004 Contract purchased from El Paso (AA).
March 15, 2004 Assigned by the Arizona Diamondbacks to their minor league camp.
January 21, 2004 Invited to spring training by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Trades

January 20, 2012 Signed as a free agent by the Houston Astros.
July 31, 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks traded Chris Snyder, Pedro Ciriaco and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates for D.J. Carrasco, Bobby Crosby and Ryan Church.
June 5, 2002 Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2nd round in 2002.

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