Brandon Snyder

by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Aug 4, 2005 1:03 PM EDT

Orioles fans need whatever comfort they can find these days, so in addition to the Markakis thread below, I give you Brandon Snyder's line thus far in the Appalachian League:

.280/.430/.560, 5 HR, 6 2B, and a BB:K of 21:17 in 75 AB. He's also got 4 SB and only 1 CS.

It's nice to see him adjusting so well to pro ball, particularly the plate discipline. I don't know if rookie league success means much in the long term, but it sure beats rookie league failure at this point.

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what position has he been playing in, because when i played against him in high school he was a shortstop but now they mention as a catcher?

Talent can not make up for hard work.

by thook007 on Aug 4, 2005 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

C and 3B mostly, I think

They drafted him as a catcher, but with the understanding that his athleticism would let him play elsewhere if necessary. I don't think anyone thinks he can be a major league SS, though.

Right now, they're saying that the 3B is mostly to keep him fresh, so that he doesn't have to catch every day.

by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Aug 4, 2005 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions