Cory Snyder
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| Cory Snyder | ||
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| Outfielder | ||
| Born: November 11, 1962 | ||
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| June 13, 1986 for the Cleveland Indians |
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| Final game | ||
| August 10, 1994 for the Los Angeles Dodgers |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Batting average | .247 | |
| Home runs | 149 | |
| RBIs | 488 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
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James Cory Snyder (born November 11, 1962 in Inglewood, California) was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1986 to 1994. Snyder's best season came in 1987 with the Indians when he hit 33 home runs, and had 82 Runs Batted In. He was well known for his powerful throwing arm, home run power, and a high tendency to strike out. Snyder's overall career numbers were hurt due to injuries.
Snyder was a three-time All-American for Brigham Young University, and also a member of the 1983 BYU team (which at one point in the season was ranked No. 1). In his very first game with BYU, during his first three at-bats, he hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches.
In 1984, Snyder was on the first Olympic Baseball team for the United States, which earned a Silver Medal.
In 2007 Snyder will become the first manager of the Golden Baseball League's St. George Roadrunners.
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| Preceded by Félix José |
National League Player of the Month June, 1992 |
Succeeded by Brett Butler |
