Rick Peters

Born: 11/21/1955 in Lynwood, CA, USA

Died: 3/9/2025 in Maricopa, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-08 | Final Game: 1986-06-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Richard Devin Peters

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Biography

Rick Peters was born in 1955 and enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 1979 to 1986. Primarily serving as a position player, Peters made a notable impact during his time in the major leagues. He played in 307 games and recorded 255 hits, achieving a batting average of .277. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 80 runs batted in, complementing his ability to steal bases, as he successfully swiped 20 bags throughout his career. Peters was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He played during a transformative era in baseball, which saw the evolution of player roles and strategies. While his career did not feature the explosive power numbers seen in later decades, Peters’ consistent hitting and base-running skills made him a valuable asset to his teams. His legacy, though perhaps overshadowed by more prominent contemporaries, reflects the dedication and competitive spirit of players from his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
307	919	135	255	34	10	2	80	20	107	107	0.277	0.356	0.343	0.698	308.5

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.715 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
1979	DET	AL	12	19	3	5	0	0	0	2	0	5	3	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	DET	AL	133	477	79	139	19	7	2	42	13	54	48	0.291	.264 (+10%)	.326 (+13%)	.387 (-4%)	.714 (+4%)	573.0
1981	DET	AL	63	207	26	53	7	3	0	15	1	29	28	0.256	.255 (avg)	.320 (+10%)	.368 (-13%)	.688 (-3%)	8.7
1983	OAK	AL	55	178	20	51	7	0	0	20	4	12	21	0.287	.260 (+10%)	.324 (avg)	.389 (-16%)	.714 (-9%)	-273.1
1986	OAK	AL	44	38	7	7	1	0	0	1	2	7	7	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0