Bob Peterson (baseball)
Robert Andrew "Bob" 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 | |||
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| Catcher | |||
| Born: June 16, 1884 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
| Died: November 27, 1962 (aged 78) Evesham Township, New Jersey | |||
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| 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 | ||
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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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