Sid Peterson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943)
Sid Peterson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1943 for the St. Louis Browns. Across 3 career appearances, he went 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA.
- 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
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- Died
- 8/29/2001 in Wichita Falls, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-05-04
- Last Game
- 1943-05-12
Full name: Sidney Herbert Peterson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2.70 | 3.50 (+23%) | -87.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2.70 | — | -87 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 10.0 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2.70 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-05-12 | SLA | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-09 | SLA | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-05-04 | SLA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-05-12 | SLA | BOS | W | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-09 | SLA | CLE | W | 5.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-04 | SLA | DET | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
Sid Peterson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Sid Peterson's first major league game on May 4, 1943; the last one listed came on May 12, 1943. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Browns. Born on January 31, 1918, in Havelock, ND, USA, Peterson is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Peterson's listed size is 6'3" and 200 pounds. Peterson's death is recorded on August 29, 2001, in Wichita Falls, TX, USA. The given name on file is Sidney Herbert Peterson.
Across 3 games (0 starts), Peterson recorded 2 wins against 0 losses with a 2.70 ERA. Against a 3.50 league ERA for the same years, Peterson was 22.9% better. Peterson's only pitching season is 1943: 3 games, 0 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sid Peterson
- Was Sid Peterson a pitcher?
- Yes. Sid Peterson pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 0 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Sid Peterson hit?
- Sid Peterson hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Sid Peterson's career batting average?
- Sid Peterson batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 2 at bats.
- What was Sid Peterson's career ERA?
- Sid Peterson finished with a 2.70 career ERA, going 2-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Sid Peterson have?
- Sid Peterson recorded 0 career strikeouts.
- Is Sid Peterson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sid Peterson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.