The Houston native signed with the Astros for the 2012 season after nine years with the Diamondbacks and Pirates. After hitting a disappointing .176, the former Houston Cougar's contract option was not picked up for 2013.

After nine final games with the Orioles, Snyder closed out his 10-year career with a .224 batting average, 77 homers, 298 RBIs and .710 OPS.