Bob Peterson, baseball player, 1906-1907

Bob Peterson

Born: 6/16/1884 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/27/1962 in Evesham, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-18 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Robert Andrew Peterson

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Biography

Bob Peterson was a professional baseball player born in 1884, whose career spanned from 1906 to 1907. Primarily playing as a position player, Peterson appeared in 43 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 25 hits, which included one home run, and he drove in nine runs while maintaining a batting average of .191. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with one stolen base. Peterson's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to more lively offensive play. Although his time in the major leagues was limited, Peterson's contributions to his teams reflected the evolving nature of the game during this transformative period. His experiences and performances, though modest in statistical impact, remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 131 11 25 1 1 1 9 1 11 25 0.191 0.259 0.237 0.495 -241.8

Career AVG .191 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1906 BOS AL 39 118 10 24 1 1 1 9 1 11 23 0.203 .247 (-18%) .307 (-10%) .315 (-19%) .622 (-15%) -241.8
1907 BOS AL 4 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 12 0 1 0
2B 3 3 6 9 1 1
C 34 30 135 48 18 1
OF 1 1 1 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 BOS 1B 2 1 12 0 1 0
1906 BOS 2B 3 3 6 9 1 1
1906 BOS C 30 28 117 43 18 1
1906 BOS OF 1 1 1 0 1 0
1907 BOS C 4 2 18 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 35
First Base 2
Second Base 3
Left Field 1