Career
From 2006 to 2013, Snitker served as Atlanta Braves third base coach. He was named to that position on October 3, 2006, replacing Fredi González, who left to join the Florida Marlins as manager. Snitker had previously been manager of the Durham Bulls, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Greenville Braves, Mississippi Braves and Richmond Braves, all in the Braves farm system.
He was also the Braves" bullpen coach in 1985 and 1988-1990.
He has been in the Braves organization in many different roles since joining the club as a player in 1977. He played mostly catcher and some first base in the minor leagues.
He makes his home in Lilburn, Georgia. The team"s surprising run to the state championship tournament was documented in Chris Ballard"s 2012 book "One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season."
Fredi Gonzalez was named Braves manager for the 2011 season after Bobby Cox"s retirement.
Snitker was kept on as third base coach.
In the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft, Snitker"s son Troy was drafted by the Braves in the 19th round. Troy Snitker was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in March 2013. On October 14, 2013, Snitker was named the manager of the Braves Triple-A club, replacing Randy Ready.
Doug Dascenzo was promoted to fill Snitker"s former spot.