Cory Snyder
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James Cory Snyder
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 185 lb.
- School Brigham Young University
- Debut June 13, 1986
- Final Game August 10, 1994
- Born November 11, 1962 in Inglewood, CA USA
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Cory Snyder was a member of the United States National Baseball Team at the 1984 Olympics. He had a nine year career in the major leagues, showing good power in his early years with the Cleveland Indians.
He appeared along with Joe Carter on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1987. Many people point to this cover as a classic case of the 'Sports Illustrated cover jinx'. The Indians had a terrible year, going 61-101 despite the bright predictions by Sports Illustrated.
- Showed good power throughout his career, hit 3 home runs in a game twice, hit 2 home runs in a game 9 times, and had 4 grand slams
Snyders father, Jim Snyder, was a minor league infielder for the Milwaukee Braves in 1961-1962.
