Jim Snyder
American professional baseball shortstop
About Jim Snyder
Lived 1847 – 1922 (aged 75). Jim Snyder was an American professional baseball player and shortstop.
James C. A. Snyder (September 15, 1847 – December 1, 1922) was an American professional baseball player. In the National Association he was the regular shortstop of the 1872 Brooklyn Eckfords.
Snyder previously played for the Eckfords in the second of their four professional seasons, 1870. While the team won 2, tied 1, and lost 12 pro matches, he was a catcher and shortstop. Overall, he appeared in 19 games on record, two fewer than the team leaders, and he was a weak batter in the company of his teammates.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Snyder?
American professional baseball shortstop (1847-1922)
When was Jim Snyder born?
Jim Snyder was born on 15 September 1847 in Brooklyn.
When did Jim Snyder die?
Jim Snyder died on 1 December 1922 in Rockaway Beach.
What was Jim Snyder's occupation?
Jim Snyder was a professional baseball player and shortstop.
What nationality was Jim Snyder?
Jim Snyder was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Snyder (shortstop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Snyder. https://biography.guide/jim-snyder/
MLA: "Jim Snyder." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-snyder/.
Chicago: "Jim Snyder." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-snyder/.
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