2007: Saw limited action in 2007, fighting through injuries to pitch in two games ... Logged two strikeouts in 2-1/3 innings.

At Otero JC: Went 3-1 with 3.00 ERA over 13 appearances in his freshman year ... Took a medical redshirt his sophomore season ... Made Dean's List in both years.

At Cibola HS: Played football and baseball for the Cougars ... Went 2-1 over eight appearances in his junior campaign ... Named second team all-district as a pitcher for CHS ... Went 5-1 with a 2.50 ERA ... Coached by Glen Copeland at Cibola HS ... Named second team all-metro as a QB .. Also handled punting duties for the Cougars ... Carried a 3.8 accumulative GPA and was a constant on the honor roll list.

Personal: Son of Gregg and Joann Snyder ... Has two sisters: Samantha and Shauna, who plays basketball at Providence College ... Majoring in business management ... Birthday is June 13 ... Enjoys snowboarding and fishing during his spare time.

What it means to be a 'Dirtbag': "A dirtbag is a player that leaves it all on the field and knows they gave it their all to win."