Esix Snead facts for kids

Esix Snead (born June 7, 1976) is an American former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder known for his incredible speed. Esix played for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 2002 and 2004 seasons.

Even though he only played a few games in the major leagues, Esix Snead was a star in the minor leagues. He stole an amazing 507 stolen bases in just nine minor league seasons!

College Days

Before becoming a professional baseball player, Esix Snead went to the University of Central Florida. While there, he wasn't just a baseball player. He also played football for the university.

Starting His Pro Journey

Drafted by the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals picked Esix Snead in the 18th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft. This was the start of his professional baseball adventure.

Throughout his career, Esix was known for his speed more than his hitting. He might not have had a super high batting average, but he was a master at stealing bases.

Speed on Display

In 1998, playing for the Low-A New Jersey Cardinals, he stole 42 bases in only 58 games. The next year, in 1999, he stole 64 bases while playing for the Single-A Peoria Chiefs and High-A Potomac Cannons.

The year 2000 was a huge year for Esix. He played for the Cannons again and led all minor league players in stolen bases. He set a new Carolina League record by stealing 109 bases! This broke the old record held by Lenny Dykstra. Esix also made the All-Star team that year.

In 2001, he played for the Double-A New Haven Ravens. This was his last season with the Cardinals' organization.

Playing for the Mets

On November 20, 2001, the New York Mets picked up Esix Snead. This meant he was now part of the Mets team.

Major League Debut

In 2002, Esix played for the Double-A Binghamton Mets. He hit for a .252 average and stole 64 bases. His great performance led to him being called up to the major leagues! He made his MLB debut on September 3, 2002.

On September 21, 2002, playing against the Montreal Expos, Esix got his very first major league hit. It was a single. Later in that same game, he hit a three-run walk-off home run, which means his home run won the game for his team!

Back in the Minors

Esix spent all of 2003 with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. He continued to show off his speed, stealing 61 bases that season. In 2004, his batting average improved to .264, and he played one more game in the major leagues for the Mets.

Other Teams

Atlanta Braves

After the 2004 season, Esix Snead became a free agent. He signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on November 10, 2004.

He stole 46 bases for the Triple-A Richmond Braves. However, his season was interrupted when he faced a suspension for an incident during a game.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles signed Esix on January 24, 2006. He played for their Triple-A team, the Ottawa Lynx. In 41 games, he batted .220 and stole 15 bases. The Orioles released him on May 21, 2006.