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Encyclopedia > Kyle Snyder
Kyle Snyder
Boston Red Sox — No. 52
Relief Pitcher
Born: September 9, 1977 (1977-09-09) (age 29)
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
May 1, 2003 for the Kansas City Royals
Selected MLB statistics
(through 2006)
Win-Loss     6-14
Earned Run Average     5.92
Strikeouts     116
Teams
For the Iraq war resister, see List of Iraq War Resisters.

Kyle Ehren Snyder (born September 9, 1977 in Houston, Texas) is a relief pitcher who plays for the Boston Red Sox. Previously, Snyder played with the Kansas City Royals (2003, 2005). He is listed at 6-8 and 220 pounds, is a switch hitter, and throws right handed. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where he played baseball. In 1999, he was a first round MLB draft pick.[1] This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In Major League Baseball, a win (denoted W) is generally credited to the pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when they last took the lead. ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn strikes out swinging to Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz (not pictured). ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... The following is a list of military personnel who have refused to serve in the Iraq War, broadly categorized by the reasons they themselves give. ... is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: , Country United States State Texas Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Incorporated June 5, 1837 Government  - Mayor Bill White Area  - City  601. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... In baseball, a switch hitter (or switch-hitter) is a batter who is able to hit from both the right and left sides of the plate. ... The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the eleventh-oldest institution of higher education and the oldest public university in the United States. ...


Through 2006, Snyder has posted a 6-14 record with 116 strikeouts and a 5.92 ERA in 184 innings pitched. Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn strikes out swinging to Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz (not pictured). ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... In baseball, innings pitched (IP) are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher is in the game. ...


He is best known for his 4 1/3 inning relief effort for the Red Sox in a July 31, 2006 game against Cleveland. Entering the game with Boston trailing 8-6 in the 5th, he held the Indians scoreless before David Ortiz hit a walk-off 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th, giving the Red Sox a stunning 9-8 victory. He allowed only 1 hit while walking none and striking out 6.


Snyder re-signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox on January 12, 2007.


References

  1. ^ Tar Heels official website http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/060606aad.html
Boston Red Sox Current Roster

7 J.D. Drew | 10 Coco Crisp | 12 Eric Hinske | 13 Alex Cora | 15 Dustin Pedroia | 17 Manny Delcarmen | 18 Daisuke Matsuzaka | 19 Josh Beckett | 20 Kevin Youkilis | 22 Wily Mo Peña | 23 Julio Lugo | 24 Manny Ramírez | 25 Mike Lowell | 28 Doug Mirabelli | 30 Matt Clement (DL) | 31 Jon Lester | 33 Jason Varitek | 34 David Ortiz | 37 Hideki Okajima | 38 Curt Schilling | 39 Kyle Snyder | 48 Javier López | 49 Tim Wakefield | 50 Mike Timlin | 51 Julián Tavárez | 58 Jonathan Papelbon | 83 Eric Gagné Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... David Jonathan Drew (born November 20, 1975 in Valdosta, Georgia, USA) is a Major League Baseball centerfielder, commonly known as J.D. Drew is a left-handed batting outfielder who began his major league career in 1998 with the St. ... Covelli Loyce Coco Crisp (born November 1, 1979 in Los Angeles, California) is a Major League Baseball center fielder for the Boston Red Sox. ... Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977 in Menasha, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. ... José Alexander (Alex) Cora (born October 18, 1975 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) is an utility infielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays with the Boston Red Sox. ... Dustin Luis Pedroia (born August 17, 1983) is a Major League Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, and played college baseball at the Arizona State University. ... Manuel (Manny) Delcarmen (born February 16, 1982 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Boston Red Sox. ... Daisuke Matsuzaka , born September 13, 1980) is a Japanese starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. ... Joshua Patrick (Josh) Beckett (born May 15, 1980) is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Boston Red Sox. ... Kevin Edmund Youkilis (born March 15, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio), nicknamed Youk and The Greek God of Walks, is an American first baseman and right-handed batter who plays for the Boston Red Sox. ... Wily Modesto Wily Mo Peña (b. ... Julio Cesar Lugo (born on November 16, 1975 in Barahona, Dominican Republic) is a major league shortstop for the Boston Red Sox. ... Manuel Aristides Ramírez (born May 30, 1972 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. ... Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball third baseman of Cuban descent and also a cancer survivor. ... Douglas Anthony Mirabelli (born October 18, 1970 in Kingman, Arizona) is a Major League Baseball catcher who currently plays for the Boston Red Sox. ... Matthew Paul Clement [clu-MENT] (born August 12, 1974 in McCandless Township, Pennsylvania) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Boston Red Sox. ... In baseball, the disabled list (a. ... Not to be confused with John Lester. ... Jason Andrew Varitek (born April 11, 1972) is an American baseball player born in Rochester, Michigan. ... David Ortiz (IPA , or roughly or-TEES, according to Latin American pronunciation) (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as David Américo Ortiz Arias), is a Major League Baseball designated hitter who plays for the Boston Red Sox (since 2003). ... Hideki Okajima , born December 25, 1975 in Kyoto, Japan) is a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. ... Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14, 1966 in Anchorage, Alaska) is an American Major League Baseball player, a right-handed starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. ... Javier Alfonso López (born July 11, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Boston Red Sox. ... Timothy Stephen Wakefield (born August 2, 1966 in Melbourne, Florida) is a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played with the Boston Red Sox since 1995. ... Michael August (Mike) Timlin (born March 10, 1966 in Midland, Texas) is a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Boston Red Sox since 2003. ... Julián Tavárez is a long relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. ... Jonathan Robert Papelbon (born November 23, 1980 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is the closer for the Boston Red Sox. ... Eric Serge Gagné (born January 7, 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, pronounced GAHN-yay), is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. ...


Manager Terry Francona | Bench Coach Brad Mills | 1st Base Coach Luis Alicea | 3rd Base Coach DeMarlo Hale | Hitting Coach Dave Magadan | Pitching Coach John Farrell | Bullpen Coach Gary Tuck Terry Jon Tito Francona (born April 22, 1959, in Aberdeen, South Dakota) is a Major League Baseball manager. ... James Bradley (Brad) Mills (born January 19, 1957 in Exeter, California) is a coach and a former player in Major League Baseball. ... Luis Rene Alicea de Jesus (born July 29, 1965 in Santurce, Puerto Rico) was a baseball player for the Major League Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, St. ... DeMarlo Hale (born July 16, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball coach for the Boston Red Sox. ... David Joseph Magadan (born September 30, 1962 in Tampa, Florida) was a Major League Baseball player, and is currently a Major League Baseball coach. ... John Edward Farrell (born August 4, 1962 in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey) is a Major League Baseball pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox and a former starting pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians, California Angels, and Detroit Tigers. ... Gary Robert Tuck (born 1954 in Amsterdam, New York) is currently the bullpen coach for the Boston Red Sox. ...


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AWOL soldiers reconsider return to U.S. - Boston.com (766 words)
Snyder's troubles are complicating efforts to have more of the 220 American soldiers who fled to Canada return to the United States, according to lawyers, soldiers and anti-war activists.
Kyle Snyder, a one-time combat engineer who joined the military in 2003, disappeared Wednesday, a day after surrendering at Fort Knox and 18 months after fleeing to Vancouver instead of redeploying to Iraq.
Snyder, who said the brutality of what he saw happening to civilians in Iraq prompted him to desert, left with an anti-war activist instead of going back to the post.
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