He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, and Baltimore Orioles.

Snyder began his professional career with the High-A Lancaster JetHawks and hit .258 with 9 home runs and 44 RBIs.

Before the 2006 season, the D-Backs traded for All-Star catcher Johnny Estrada from the Atlanta Braves, making Snyder the backup.

After the 2006 season, Estrada was traded to Milwaukee and Snyder shared time behind the plate with rookie Miguel Montero.

[5] On July 31, 2010, it was announced that Snyder and minor leaguer Pedro Ciriaco were traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for D. J. Carrasco, Ryan Church and Bobby Crosby.

[6][7] He began the 2011 season with the Pirates' Single A affiliate, the Bradenton Marauders, on a rehab assignment for back pains he experienced during spring training.

On April 28, 2013, Snyder was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league pitcher Rob Delaney.

On December 21, 2013, Snyder signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training.