Bob Peterson (baseball)
Robert Andrew Peterson (June 16, 1884 – November 27, 1962) was a utility player in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a catcher for the Boston Americans from 1906 through 1907. Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 160lb., Peterson batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Bob Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: June 16, 1884 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: November 27, 1962 (aged 78) Evesham Township, New Jersey | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 18, 1906, for the Boston Americans | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 5, 1907, for the Boston Americans | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .191 |
| Hits | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 9 |
| Teams | |
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In a two-season career, Peterson was a .191 hitter (25-for-131) with two home runs and nine RBI in 43 games, including 11 runs, one double, one triple, and one stolen base. He made 40 appearances as a catcher (34), second baseman (3), first baseman (2) and left fielder (1).
Peterson died in Evesham Township, New Jersey on November 27, 1962 (aged 78)
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
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