Adam Peterson, baseball player, 1987-1991

Adam Peterson

Born: 12/11/1965 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-19 | Final Game: 1991-08-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Adam Charles Peterson

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Biography

Adam Peterson, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 until 1991. He played in Major League Baseball during a period marked by the early stages of offensive explosion, where hitters began to dominate the landscape of the game. Peterson was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and showcased his skills with a career record of 5-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.46. Throughout his time in the league, Peterson recorded a total of 75 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to challenge batters and contribute to his team's pitching efforts, although he did not register any saves in his career. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his era, as they navigated the evolving dynamics of the game and sought to establish their presence among a burgeoning roster of talent. Peterson's contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, were emblematic of the determination required to succeed in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 11 39 27 2 0 0 155.0 167 94 24 65 75 5.46 0

Career ERA 5.46 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 39.9% 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
1987 CHW AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 8 6 3 1 13.50 — -
1988 CHW AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 6.0 6 9 6 5 13.50 — -
1989 CHW AL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 5.3 13 9 2 3 15.19 — -
1990 CHW AL 2 5 20 11 2 0 0 85.0 90 43 26 29 4.55 3.86 (-18%) -
1991 SDP NL 3 4 13 11 0 0 0 54.7 50 27 28 37 4.45 3.91 (-14%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.000 0.133 0.000 0.133 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.133 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 81.2% 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
1987 CHW AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHW AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CHW AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHW AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 SDP NL 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 39 27 10 12 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 CHA P 1 1 1 0 0 0
1988 CHA P 2 2 0 0 1 0
1989 CHA P 3 2 1 0 1 0
1990 CHA P 20 11 4 7 1 0
1991 SDN P 13 11 4 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 39