2019-2020 SBA Baseball Staff
Snyder Baseball and Softball is proud to announce the line up of instructors for the 2019-2020 season. The staff offers over 60 years of combined professional playing and coaching experience and over 100 years of experience as professional instructors. Let’s Play Ball!
SBA Lead Instructors:
Brian Snyder: General Manager, Snyder Baseball Academy
Brandon Snyder: Player, Washington Nationals Organization
David Carroll: , Snyder Baseball Academy
Sean McCauley: Former Player, Kansas City Royals Org. Former Coach, Washington Nats
Michael Snyder: Former Player, Los Angeles Angels, Atlanta Braves
Matthew Snyder: Former Player, New York Yankees, Miami Marlins
David Gardziel: Former Head Varsity HS Coach, Head Coach SBA Bucks
Michael McMenamin: Former Assistant Coach Virginia Tech, Assistant Coach SBA Bucks
Matt Robles: Battlefield HS, Delaware Tech, Wesley College
Micah Higgins: Head Coach, Highland Baseball
The Line Up, Up Close
Brian Snyder
Owner & GM, Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
- 12 year professional player
- Professional Instructor (30 years)
- Hometown: Centreville, VA
- High School: Chantilly HS
Playing Experience:
- Drafted by Texas Rangers 1976 (did not sign, attended Clemson University)
- Drafted by Seattle Mariners 1979 (signed)
- Played for Team USA in the Pan American Games 1979
- MLB with Seattle Mariners and Oakland A’s
Coaching & Instruction:
- Pitching Coach for Tidewater Orioles & Orioles Scout Team
- Owner of Northern Virginia Baseball Academy 1994-2001
- Owner Snyder Baseball and Softball Academy 2001-present
Brandon Snyder
Infield, Hitting and Catching Instructor, Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
Send email to: Brandon@nullsnyderbaseball.com
Professional Baseball Player, Atlanta Braves
- Professional Baseball Player, Washington Nationals
- Position: Infield, Outfield, Catcher
- Hometown: Centreville, VA
- High School: Westfield HS
Playing Experience:
- Selected in the first round of the 2005 MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles (13th pick overall)
- 15 Seasons of Professional Baseball
- Made his first appearance at the Major League level in 2010
- Major league experience with the Baltimore Orioles (2010,2011), Texas Rangers (2012) and Boston Red Sox (2013 World Series Champion), Atlanta Braves (2016), Tampa Bay Rays (2018)
Highlights and Awards:
Professional Career
- Ranked top prospect of Appalachian League 2005
- Batting Champion and All Star of Hawaiian Winter League 2007
- All Star of Arizona Fall League 2008-09
- 2013 World Series Champion (Red Sox)
- 2014 International League Champion (Red Sox AAA)
- 2015 Eastern League Champion (Orioles AA)
High School Career
- USA Today All USA Baseball Team 2005
- EA Sports High School All American 2005
- Baseball America All American 2005
- USA Junior National Team 2004
- AABC Connie Mack World Series Champion 2004
- Louisville Slugger Pre-Season & Post-Season All American 2004 & 2005
- All Met, All District, All Region, and All State selection 2002-2005
- All Met, Concorde District, & Northern Region Player of the Year 2005
David Carroll
Instructor, Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
Send email to: DavidCarroll@nullSnyderBaseball.com
- Former Pro Baseball Player (10 years)
- Professional Instruction (25+ years)
- Position: LHP
- Hometown: Fairfax, VA
- High School: Chantilly HS 1991
- College: Texas A&M and Manatee Community College
Playing Experience:
- Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers 1991 (did not sign, attended Texas A&M)
- Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals 1993 (signed)
- Played professionally for 10 years (St.Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland Athletics, NY Yankees, MN Twins)
Coaching & Instruction:
- Pitching Coach for Battlefield High School in Haymarket, VA 2005-2010
- Professional Instructor for Northern Virginia Baseball Academy & Snyder Baseball since 1993
Sean McCauley
Catching and Hitting Instructor, Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
- 4 years professional player
- 5 years coaching in professional baseball
- Position: Catcher
- Hometown: Manassas VA
- High school: Osbourn
Playing Experience/ Awards/ Highlights:
- Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 12th round in 2007.
- 2008 Player of The Year Idaho Falls Chukars.
- 2007 1st team all district, all area, all region, and all state
- 2007 district player of the year.
- 2007 1st team all Met
Coaching and Instruction:
- 2016-17 Major League Coach Washington Nationals
- 2013-2015 Minor league coach in Washington Nationals Organization.
- Snyder Baseball Instructor
Michael Snyder
Infield and Hitting Instructor, Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
Former Professional Baseball Player, Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves
- Position: Infield
- Hometown: Centreville, VA
- High School: Westfield HS
Playing Experience:
- Selected in the 23rd round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft by the Los Angels Angels
- Finished career AA Atlanta Braves
- Played at Florida Southern College for 2 years – 3rd basemen
- Played at University of Mississippi for 2 years – 1st and 3rd
- Played at Westfield High School
Highlights and Awards:
Professional Career
- 2013 California League Champion (Inland Empire 66ers Advanced A)
- Named to the 2012 Pioneer League All-Star Team for the Orem Owlz
- Named to the 2013 Californa League All-Star Team for the Inland Empire 66ers
- Topps Pioneer League Player of the Month for July 2012
- Ended with a batting average of .332 in his first pro season and led the league in doubles with 25. Michael led the league with 16 extra-base hits and 66 total bases in July. Snyder finished in the top five in games, RBIs, doubles, total bases, hits and extra-base hits after first pro-season.
College Career
- First Team third baseman (All-Sunshine State Conference Team)
- Daktronics All-South Region baseball team
- Postseason All-South Region team
- ABCA First Team All-Region
- Finished his senior year batting .325 with 13 doubles, 12 HR and 47 RBI. He led the Moccasins in both homers and RBI two years in a row.
Matthew Snyder
Infield and Hitting Instructor, Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
Former Professional Baseball Player, New York Yankees and Miami Marlins
- Position: Infield
- Hometown: Centreville, VA
- High School: Westfield HS
Playing Experience:
- Selected in the 10th round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft
- Ended 2015 season with the AA Trenton Thunder
- Played at University of Mississippi for 4 years – 1st base
- Played at Westfield High School – holds the single season state record for home runs in the highest division for high school
Highlights and Awards:
Professional Career
- Named to the 2012 New York Penn All-Star Team
- Topps NY Penn League Player of the Month for July 2012
- Prior to 2015 injury, second in all minor league baseball on base percentage. Ended season with a .359 batting average.
- Ended career in 2019 at AAA New Orleans (Miami)
College Career
- 2012 All-SEC second-team at first base – led first basemen in home runs, batting average, RBIs and fielding percentage
- Finished his career tied for second all-time in home runs with 41
- Finished his career with third all time in RBIs with 173
- Finished the season ranked in the top 10 in the SEC in five offensive categories (slugging percentage, RBI, home runs, doubles and total bases)
- Committed only one error in the field to post a .998 fielding percentage on the 2012 season
- Named to the SEC Community Service team for his efforts in the local community
David Gardziel
Instructor, Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
Coaching & Instruction:
- Head Coach Snyder Baseball Bucks Elite Travel Baseball Program 2012 to Current
- Varsity Head Coach Thomas Jefferson High School, Alexandria, VA- 2008 to 2011
- Varsity Head Coach Robert E. Lee High School, Springfield, VA- 2002 to 2007
- Junior Varsity Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Centreville HS, Centreville, VA 2001
- Varsity Assistant Coach West Springfield High School, Springfield, VA – 1995 to 2000
Playing Experience:
- Virginia Tech Catcher – 1990 – 1991
- Potomac Senior High School Catcher – 1986 to 1989
- 1989 VHSCA All State Catcher
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Director of Student Activities Thomas Jefferson HS, Alexandria, VA- 2008 to Current
- Physical Education Teacher Fairfax County Public Schools – 1995 to Current
- Prince William County Park Ranger 1993 to Current
Michael McMenamin
Instructor and Coach, Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
- 18 years of playing for/coaching with Brian Snyder
- Position: C/1B
- Hometown: Clifton, VA
- High School: Paul VI Catholic HS (Fairfax, VA)
Playing Experience:
- Paul VI Catholic HS 2005-2008
- Virginia Tech Hokie 2008-2012
Coaching & Instruction:
- Chatham Anglers Assistant Coach (Cape Cod Baseball League) 2011-2012
- Coached three MLB 1st round draft picks, over 20 players in professional baseball and 5 in the MLB.
- Virginia Tech Volunteer Coach 2013
- Hosted a NCAA Regional for first time in school history
- Paul VI Catholic HS Coach 2014-Present
- One year as Varsity Assistant and one year as JV Head Coach
Matt Robles
Hitting and Infield Instructor, Snyder Baseball Academy
Playing Experience:
- 2004-2008 Battlefield High School
- 2009-2011 Delaware Tech (JUCO) JUCO Region 19 leader in stolen bases (28-30) in 36 games…Ranked 19th nationally in Division II JUCO for stolen bases. .310 batting average, six doubles, two triples, ten RBI’s, and 28 runs scored from the lead off position.
- 2011-2013 Wesley College All Capital Athletic Conference (2B) Lead CAC in walks, OBP and second in Stolen Bases.
Coaching Experience:
- Infield and Hitting instruction at “Snyder Baseball Academy” (2008-Present)
- Lead infield instructor for “Wolverine Baseball” in Dover, De (2011-2013)
Micah Higgins
Instructor, Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
- Graduate of Osbourn High School
- Graduate of George Mason University
Playing Experience:
- 1996 – Highland School Baseball
- 1997-1999 Osbourn High School Baseball
Coaching Experience:
- Head Coach at Manassas Christian School 2004-2011 (8 Seasons)
- Current Head Varsity Coach at Highland School 2011-2012 (1st Season)
- Highland Head Varsity Baseball Coach 2012-Current (8th Season)
- 2014 DAC Coach of the Year