John Peters, baseball player, 1915-1922

John Peters

Born: 7/14/1893 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Died: 2/21/1932 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-05-01 | Final Game: 1922-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: John William Peters

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Biography

John Peters was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1915 until his retirement on September 25, 1922. Over the course of his career, Peters participated in 112 games, where he established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate. He recorded a total of 80 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 47 runs, culminating in a career batting average of .265. His offensive production, while not groundbreaking, showcased his ability to be a steady presence in the lineup during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded style of play. Peters' playing career unfolded during a significant period in baseball history, marked by the end of World War I and the subsequent rise of new talents in the league. He also made a name for himself with speed on the bases, finishing his career with 1 stolen base. Although he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Peters contributed to the game during a pivotal time, and his efforts on the field reflect the spirit and competitiveness of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
112 302 22 80 13 1 7 47 1 16 33 0.265 0.317 0.384 0.701 -252.0

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — near 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
1915 DET AL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1918 CLE AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1921 PHI NL 55 155 7 45 4 0 3 23 1 6 13 0.290 .286 (+1%) .344 (-4%) .395 (-5%) .739 (-5%) -125.7
1922 PHI NL 55 143 15 35 9 1 4 24 0 9 18 0.245 .285 (-14%) .345 (-11%) .397 (+2%) .743 (-4%) -126.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 85 0 243 52 21 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 DET C 1 0 6 3 0 0
1918 CLE C 1 0 3 1 4 0
1921 PHI C 44 0 116 24 10 0
1922 PHI C 39 0 118 24 7 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 85