Legendary Braves scout Paul Snyder passes away

Snyder played a huge part in the Braves’ success throughout the 90s.

Legendary Atlanta Braves scout and front office executive Paul Snyder has sadly passed away per MLB Pipeline’s Jim

Callis. Snyder was 88 years old and spent his entire 50-year professional baseball career in the Braves’ organization.

Snyder is best known for his time as the team’s scouting director where he helped bring notable stars such as Tom Glavine, Steve Avery, David Justice and Chipper Jones into the organization. He moved into an assistant’s role to new general manager John Schuerholz in 1990. Snyder retired from the Braves in 2007 when Schuerholz became team president and Frank Wren took over as the team’s GM.

Snyder was born in Dallastown, Pennsylvania in 1935. He signed with the Braves as an outfielder and first baseman in 1958. He peaked at Triple A as a player and never made it to the majors, but later became a manager in their minor league system. Our condolences go out to Snyder’s family.Braves News: Spring Training invites, Kevin Pillar to White Sox, and moreKevin Pillar signs minor league deal with White SoxBattery Power TV: MVP candidates Matt Olson and Austin Riley lead Atlanta Braves’ powerful infield

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