Cap Peterson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1969)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 5/16/1980 in Tacoma, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1962-09-12
- Last Game
- 1969-09-28
Full name: Charles Andrew Peterson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 536 | 1,170 | 106 | 269 | 44 | 5 | 19 | 122 | 4 | 101 | 195 | .230 | .292 | .325 | .617 | -1,325 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OPS .617 vs. league average .682 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | SFN | NL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | SFN | NL | 22 | 54 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .259 | .246 (+5%) | .308 (-8%) | .371 (-5%) | .680 (-6%) | -57.2 |
| 1964 | SFN | NL | 66 | 74 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 20 | .203 | .250 (-19%) | .312 (-25%) | .377 (-25%) | .690 (-25%) | -292.2 |
| 1965 | SFN | NL | 63 | 105 | 14 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 16 | .248 | .245 (+1%) | .310 (avg) | .371 (+8%) | .682 (+4%) | 58.5 |
| 1966 | SFN | NL | 89 | 190 | 13 | 45 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 11 | 32 | .237 | .248 (-5%) | .309 (-10%) | .376 (-17%) | .685 (-14%) | -414.2 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 122 | 405 | 35 | 97 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 46 | 0 | 32 | 61 | .240 | .242 (-1%) | .306 (-3%) | .357 (-2%) | .663 (-2%) | -141.2 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 94 | 226 | 20 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 31 | .204 | .236 (-14%) | .298 (-12%) | .340 (-15%) | .638 (-14%) | -470.1 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 76 | 110 | 8 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 18 | .227 | .248 (-8%) | .320 (+14%) | .369 (-24%) | .689 (-6%) | -8.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 536 | 1,170 | 106 | 269 | 44 | 5 | 19 | 122 | 4 | 101 | 195 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -1,325 | ||
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 (536 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 282 | 600 | 50 | 146 | 13 | 64 | .243 |
| Away | 254 | 570 | 56 | 123 | 6 | 58 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-09-28 | CLE | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-25 | CLE | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-09-24 | CLE | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-21 | CLE | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-09-20 | CLE | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-17 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-14 | CLE | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-10 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-01 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-31 | CLE | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2B | 9 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 3B | 10 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 275 | 236 | 405 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | SFN | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | SFN | 2B | 8 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | SFN | 3B | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | SFN | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | SFN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | SFN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | SFN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | SFN | OF | 10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | SFN | OF | 27 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | SFN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1966 | SFN | OF | 51 | 42 | 62 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | WS2 | OF | 101 | 97 | 190 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1968 | WS2 | OF | 53 | 48 | 82 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CLE | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CLE | OF | 30 | 23 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 143 |
| Right Field | 138 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Cap Peterson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cap Peterson
- What years did Cap Peterson play?
- Cap Peterson played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1969.
- Was Cap Peterson a pitcher?
- No. Cap Peterson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Cap Peterson hit?
- Cap Peterson hit 19 career home runs with 269 hits.