Posted By Jeff Fletcher on June 15, 2009 7:58 pm

Next time you run into J.T. Snow somewhere in the Bay Area, try this: “Hey, J.T. nice job hitting .407 in the 2002 World Series.”

The Giants and playing the Angels, which means there will be inevitable replays of what has become Snow’s most memorable moment: saving little Darren Baker from possible annihilation by scooping him up as he ran out during play to grab a bat during Game 5 of the ’02 Series.

Yes, it’s a cute little moment. There’s certainly nothing bad about being remembered for that. (Bill Buckner wouldn’t mind it.) Snow’s issue, which I’ve discussed with him a few times, is that it seems that’s all people remember him for from that series. Snow hit .407 — best average by anyone other than Barry Bonds — and he had a hit in all seven games. He also won six Gold Gloves and played 15 seasons in the majors (not counting last year’s “cameo.”

That’s a pretty impressive resume to be overshadowed by one moment of babysitting.

So if you want to get on Snow’s good side, don’t mention it.