Jeff Peterek
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989)
Jeff Peterek was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1989 for the Milwaukee Brewers. Across 7 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 4.02 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 10/8/2023 in Niles, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1989-08-14
- Last Game
- 1989-09-22
Full name: Jeffrey Allen Peterek
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.1 | 31 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 4.02 | 3.71 (-8%) | -482.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.1 | 31 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 4.02 | — | -483 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 21.0 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 3.86 |
| Away | 3 | 10.1 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4.35 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-22 | MIL | TOR | — | 4.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-13 | MIL | OAK | — | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-05 | MIL | LAA | — | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989-08-30 | MIL | SEA | L | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989-08-25 | MIL | TOR | L | 4.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989-08-19 | MIL | BOS | — | 6.1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-08-14 | MIL | NYY | — | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $68,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton | TX | 1985 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green | KY | 1983 |
Jeff Peterek: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jeff Peterek debuted on August 14, 1989 and played a final game on September 22, 1989. Every season row on the page belongs to the Milwaukee Brewers, in 1989. Peterek, a pitcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'2" and 195 pounds. Peterek was born on September 22, 1962, in Michigan City, IN, USA. Peterek's death is recorded on October 8, 2023, in Niles, MI, USA. The bio lists the given name Jeffrey Allen.
Across 7 games (4 starts), Peterek recorded 0 wins against 2 losses with a 4.02 ERA. Also on Peterek's record: 16 strikeouts. Against a 3.71 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.02 mark was 8.4% worse. All of that pitching came in 1989, with 7 games and 16 strikeouts.
The one salary on file is $68,000, for 1989. The college table lists University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1985. The game-log section draws on 14 games of Retrosheet box scores for Peterek.
Every defensive appearance on record for Peterek, 7 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Peterek
- Was Jeff Peterek a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Peterek pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 16 strikeouts.
- What was Jeff Peterek's career ERA?
- Jeff Peterek finished with a 4.02 career ERA, going 0-2 with 16 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Peterek have?
- Jeff Peterek recorded 16 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Peterek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Peterek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jeff Peterek play for?
- Jeff Peterek played for the Milwaukee Brewers.