Brian Snitker facts for kids
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Snitker with the Atlanta Braves in 2024
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| Atlanta Braves – No. 43 | |||
| Coach / Manager | |||
| Born: October 17, 1955 Decatur, Illinois, U.S. |
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| MLB statistics (through July 25, 2025) |
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| Managerial record | 779–640 | ||
| Winning % | .549 | ||
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Brian Snitker is a famous American baseball manager and coach. He currently manages the Atlanta Braves, a team in Major League Baseball (MLB). Brian Snitker has been with the Braves organization for a very long time. He started as a player in their minor league system from 1977 to 1980. He then became a coach and later the manager in 2016.
In 2021, Snitker led the Braves to win the 2021 World Series. They beat the Houston Astros 4 games to 2. This was a huge win for the Braves, as it was their first World Series championship since 1995.
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Brian Snitker's Early Life
Brian Snitker was born in Decatur, Illinois, on October 17, 1955. He grew up in Macon, Illinois. He went to Macon High School. There, he played right fielder for the baseball team in 1971. His team's journey to the state championship was even written about in a book.
When he was young, Snitker also played American Legion Baseball. He said this helped him a lot. It gave him a chance to be seen by scouts. This helped him start his professional baseball career.
Playing Baseball as a Youngster
Snitker played college baseball for two years at Lincoln College. He was a catcher for their team. After that, he played two more seasons at the University of New Orleans.
In 1977, the Braves signed Snitker as a free agent. He played in the minor leagues, mostly as a catcher and sometimes as a first baseman. He played for a few years before his playing career ended.
Brian Snitker's Coaching Journey
The Braves stopped Snitker's playing contract in 1980. But he stayed with the team as an instructor. In 1982, he became a minor league manager for the Anderson Braves. He led them to a winning season. After that, he managed many other Braves minor league teams. These included the Durham Bulls and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
He won two championships with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in 1999 and 2000. He was also named the Carolina League Manager of the Year in those same years.
From 2007 to 2013, Snitker was the Braves' third-base coach. He helped players on the field during games. In 2013, he became the manager of the Braves' Triple-A team, the Gwinnett Braves.
Managing the Atlanta Braves
On May 17, 2016, Brian Snitker became the interim manager for the Atlanta Braves. This means he took over temporarily. Later that year, the Braves made him their full-time manager.
In 2018, Snitker won the National League Manager of the Year Award. This award goes to the best manager in the league. He also won the Sporting News National League Manager of the Year Award.
In 2019, he led the Braves to win their division title for the second year in a row. He won the Sporting News award again that year. In 2020, the Braves won their division for the third straight time. They also won their first postseason series since 2001. They made it to the National League Championship Series but lost in a close seven-game series.
In 2021, Snitker led the Braves to an amazing season. They won the 2021 World Series, which was a huge achievement. This was the team's first World Series win in many years.
The Braves continued to do well under Snitker. In 2022, they won 101 games, which was his first time managing a team to over 100 wins. In 2023, they won 104 games, making it his second straight 100-win season.
In 2024, even with some key players injured, Snitker guided the Braves to 89 wins. They made it to the playoffs for the seventh year in a row.
Managerial Record
Here is a summary of Brian Snitker's record as a manager:
| Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | |||||||
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| Games | Won | Lost | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
| ATL | 2016 | 124 | 59 | 65 | .476 | 5th in NL East | – | – | – | – |
| ATL | 2017 | 162 | 72 | 90 | .444 | 3rd in NL East | – | – | – | – |
| ATL | 2018 | 162 | 90 | 72 | .556 | 1st in NL East | 1 | 3 | .250 | Lost NLDS (LAD) |
| ATL | 2019 | 162 | 97 | 65 | .599 | 1st in NL East | 2 | 3 | .400 | Lost NLDS (STL) |
| ATL | 2020 | 60 | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1st in NL East | 8 | 4 | .667 | Lost NLCS (LAD) |
| ATL | 2021 | 161 | 88 | 73 | .547 | 1st in NL East | 11 | 5 | .688 | Won World Series (HOU) |
| ATL | 2022 | 162 | 101 | 61 | .623 | 1st in NL East | 1 | 3 | .250 | Lost NLDS (PHI) |
| ATL | 2023 | 162 | 104 | 58 | .642 | 1st in NL East | 1 | 3 | .250 | Lost NLDS (PHI) |
| ATL | 2024 | 162 | 89 | 73 | .549 | 2nd in NL East | 0 | 2 | .000 | Lost NLWCS (SD) |
| ATL | 2025 | 102 | 44 | 58 | .431 | – | – | – | – | |
| Total | 1,419 | 779 | 640 | .549 | 24 | 23 | .511 | |||
Brian Snitker's Family Life
Brian Snitker is married to Veronica, and they have two children. His son, Troy, was also drafted by the Braves in 2011. Troy later became a coach for the Houston Astros.
In the 2021 World Series, Brian's Braves played against Troy's Astros. It was a special moment for the family. Brian and Troy even presented the lineup cards together before one of the games.
