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Braves’ Brian Snitker Optimistic as He Reflects on 49 Years With Franchise

Since the 1977 baseball season, Atlanta Braves’ skipper Brian Snitker has been part of the organization in a variety of roles.
Braves’ Brian Snitker Optimistic as He Reflects on 49 Years With Franchise
Manager Brian Snitker, #43 of the Atlanta Braves, walks on the field during a pitching change against the San Diego Padres during the second inning in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Petco Park in San Diego, California on Oct. 1, 2024. Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images
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The Atlanta Braves’ Brian Snitker’s calming leadership approach should be the envy of all MLB managers.

There is no sign of Snitker riding off into baseball’s proverbial sunset. At 69, a time when most coaches, instructors, and managers have long hung up their spikes and turned in their uniforms in favor of daily tee times and routine pickleball court reservations, Sniker is readying for another spring training in Florida’s Sarasota County.

Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.