Bill Peterman

Born: 3/20/1921 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 3/13/1999 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-26 | Final Game: 1942-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William David Peterman

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Biography

Bill Peterman, born in 1921, had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player for a single game on April 26, 1942. His time in the league was marked by a notable achievement; he secured one hit in his only appearance, resulting in a batting average of 1.0. Although Peterman did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his short stint, he remains a part of baseball history as a player who reached the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment. Peterman's career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II was beginning to impact various aspects of society, including professional sports. Many players were drafted into military service, which altered the landscape of Major League Baseball in the early 1940s. Despite the brevity of his career, Peterman's singular game serves as a reminder of the many athletes who glimpsed the major leagues during this unique era, often under challenging circumstances.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +294.7% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +209.4% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +186.0% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +197.2% above 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
1942	PHI	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	PHI	C	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1