Brian Snitker’s journey to the manager’s office is a triumph of perseverance.
Snitker was 26 years old when he was hired to manage the minor-league Anderson Braves in 1982. Other than a couple of turns as Atlanta’s bullpen coach in 1985 and 1988-90, Snitker bided his time at the minor league level, never giving up on his dream of one day managing in the big leagues.
Although he was Bobby Cox’s third-base coach from 2007-10, he was passed over for the job as Cox’s successor.
Finally, after five seasons under Fredi Gonzalez without a playoff series victory, Snitker got his chance. He was 60 years old.
More than eight years, two NLCS appearances, and one World Series championship later, Snitker’s contract is due to expire after the 2025 season. According to a new report, next year might be his last.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post speculated in an appearance on Bleacher Report‘s “Walkoff” show that Snitker is leaning toward retirement.
“I do believe there’s a decent chance that he will …