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
Catcher
Born: (1884-06-16)June 16, 1884
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: November 27, 1962(1962-11-27) (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
Hits1
Runs batted in9
Teams

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(1962-11-27) (aged 78)

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