Brandon Roger Snyder (born November 23, 1986) is an American

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coach and former utility player. Since August 2021, he has been the bullpen catcher for the

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(MLB). He previously played in MLB for the

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, Texas Rangers,

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and

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Career

Snyder attended

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Baltimore Orioles

The

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

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. 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

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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

starter Ricky Romero at the

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. On August 2, 2012, Snyder was optioned to Triple-A

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to make room for third baseman

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. 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

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. His contract was purchased by the Red Sox on June 25, 2013 to take the roster spot of

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, who was optioned to the minors. Brandon received a World Series ring for his contributions to the Sox in the season. He hit .180 with 2 home runs and 7 RBI’s and 2 doubles in 27 games. Snyder re-signed with the Sox in November, accepting a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. His contract expired after the 2014 season.

Baltimore Orioles (Second Stint)

Snyder signed a minor league deal with the

on April 27, 2015.

Atlanta Braves

Snyder signed a minor league deal with the

in November 2015. In June 2016, he was called up to replace the injured

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. 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

. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Tampa Bay Rays

On December 14, 2017, Snyder signed a minor league contract with the Rays. He was designated for assignment on April 20, 2018. He elected free agency on October 2, 2018.

Washington Nationals (second stint)

On January 8, 2019, Snyder signed a minor league deal with the

. He became a free agent following the 2019 season. On February 12, 2020, it was announced that Snyder had re-signed with the Nationals. He re-signed on a minor league deal on November 2, 2020. After several months playing for the Class-AAA

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, Snyder was added to the Nationals' "taxi squad" during a series in

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in August 2021, shifting into a player-coach role as the team's bullpen catcher, after Brett Austin took a job coaching at

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and

Henry Blanco Henry Ramón Blanco (born August 29, 1971) is a Venezuelan professional baseball coach and former player. He is currently the catching and strategy coach for the Washington Nationals. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1997 to ...

temporarily shifted from bullpen coach to bench coach. Snyder officially announced his retirement as a player on October 2, 2021, while continuing to serve as the Nationals' bullpen catcher.

Personal life

Snyder is the son of former major league pitcher

Brian Snyder Brian Robert Snyder (born February 20, 1958) is an American former professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. He mentored Bobby Wahl Robert Martin Wahl (born March 21, 1992) is an A ...

. Snyder's first cousin, Madison Younginer, is also a professional baseball player.

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