Rube Peters

Born: 3/15/1885 in Grantfork, IL, USA

Died: 2/7/1965 in Pompton Plains, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-13 | Final Game: 1914-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Otto Casper Peters

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Biography

Rube Peters, born in 1885, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Peters' career spanned from 1912 to 1914, during which he showcased his skills on the mound in the Major Leagues. He finished his career with a record of 7-8, an earned run average of 4.06, and a total of 52 strikeouts. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams were notable in a period when pitchers were relied upon to endure lengthy outings. Peters' playing style was characterized by his ability to manage games and keep opposing batters at bay, which was crucial during a time when pitching dominated the game. While his overall statistics may not reflect the achievements of some of his contemporaries, his role in the evolution of pitching strategy during the early 1900s remains a part of baseball history. After retiring in 1914, Peters left behind a legacy that contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during a pivotal era in its development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	8	39	14	5	0	0	146.3	186	66	3	49	52	4.06	0

Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 3.10 across their career seasons — 31.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1912	CHW	AL	5	6	28	11	4	0	0	108.7	134	50	33	39	4.14	3.36 (-23%)	-
1914	BRF	FL	2	2	11	3	1	0	0	37.7	52	16	16	13	3.82	2.93 (-31%)	-439.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	42	2	7	1	0	0	3	0	2	11	0.167	0.205	0.190	0.395	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career OBP .205 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.395 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 41.5% below 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
1912	CHW	AL	28	31	1	6	1	0	0	2	0	1	11	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	BRF	FL	11	11	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	39	0	8	64	4	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	CHA	P	28	0	6	52	3	3
1914	BRF	P	11	0	2	12	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	39