Brandon Snyder

Brandon Roger Snyder (born November 23, 1986) is an American former professional baseball utility player and current coach.

He played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, and Tampa Bay Rays.

[2] His first Major League hit, an RBI single, came in the second inning on September 13, 2010, against Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marc Rzepczynski.

On May 2, 2012, Snyder hit his first Major League home run against Toronto Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero at the Rogers Centre.

[3] On August 2, 2012, Snyder was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for third baseman Mike Olt.

[5] His contract was purchased by the Red Sox on June 25, 2013 to take the roster spot of Will Middlebrooks, who was optioned to the minors.

Snyder re-signed with the Sox in November, accepting a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

[16][17] Snyder officially announced his retirement as a player on October 2, 2021, while continuing to serve as the Nationals' bullpen catcher.

Snyder during his tenure with the Baltimore Orioles in 2011