Brad Snyder (2015) - Hall of Fame - Ball State University Athletics

Brad Snyder

Induction:
2015
Class:
2003

Snyder, a three-year baseball letterwinner from 2001-03, was originally selected for induction with the 2013-14 class but was unable to attend because of his professional playing obligations.

Snyder was selected by the Cleveland Indians with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft following his junior season. He played in five MLB organizations and recorded his first major league hit in his first start with the Chicago Cubs.

As a junior at Ball State in 2003, Snyder was selected to the Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball All-America first teams after hitting .405 to rank fourth in the MAC. He was named the MAC Most Valuable Player, MAC Tournament MVP and an All-MAC first team choice that year. Snyder also set Ball State single-season records for walks (49), doubles (25) and runs per game (1.24). For his career, Snyder batted .378 with 36 home runs, 51 doubles and 150 RBIs.