Cap Peterson

Born: 8/15/1942 in Tacoma, WA, USA

Died: 5/16/1980 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-12 | Final Game: 1969-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Charles Andrew Peterson

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Biography

Cap Peterson, born in 1942, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1962 until his retirement in 1969. Over the course of his career, Peterson appeared in 536 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder and infielder. He recorded a total of 269 hits, with 19 of those hits being home runs, and he accumulated 122 runs batted in (RBIs) during his time in the league. His batting average stood at .230, and he contributed to his team's speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. Peterson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and a greater emphasis on offensive output. While he may not have been one of the era's standout stars, he played a vital role as a reliable contributor to his teams. His versatility on the field allowed him to adapt to various positions, which was a valued trait during the late 1960s as teams sought flexibility in their rosters. Though he retired in 1969, Peterson's journey through the game remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed at the highest levels of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
536	1170	106	269	44	5	19	122	4	101	195	0.230	0.292	0.325	0.617	-1546.5

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1962	SFG	NL	4	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	SFG	NL	22	54	7	14	2	0	1	2	0	2	13	0.259	.246 (+5%)	.308 (-8%)	.371 (-5%)	.680 (-6%)	-59.5
1964	SFG	NL	66	74	8	15	1	1	1	8	0	3	20	0.203	.250 (-19%)	.312 (-25%)	.377 (-25%)	.690 (-25%)	-327.9
1965	SFG	NL	63	105	14	26	7	0	3	15	0	10	16	0.248	.245 (+1%)	.310 (avg)	.371 (+8%)	.682 (+4%)	58.5
1966	SFG	NL	89	190	13	45	6	1	2	19	2	11	32	0.237	.248 (-5%)	.309 (-10%)	.376 (-17%)	.685 (-14%)	-482.4
1967	WS2	AL	122	405	35	97	17	2	8	46	0	32	61	0.240	.242 (-1%)	.306 (-3%)	.357 (-2%)	.663 (-2%)	-173.1
1968	WS2	AL	94	226	20	46	8	1	3	18	2	18	31	0.204	.236 (-14%)	.298 (-12%)	.340 (-15%)	.638 (-14%)	-551.9
1969	CLE	AL	76	110	8	25	3	0	1	14	0	24	18	0.227	.248 (-8%)	.320 (+14%)	.369 (-24%)	.689 (-6%)	-10.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	2	12	2	1	2
2B	9	7	14	19	3	0
3B	10	4	3	5	2	0
OF	275	236	405	12	7	3
SS	3	1	1	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	SFN	SS	2	1	1	2	0	1
1963	SFN	2B	8	7	14	19	3	0
1963	SFN	3B	5	3	1	4	2	0
1963	SFN	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
1963	SFN	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1964	SFN	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1964	SFN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1964	SFN	3B	1	0	2	1	0	0
1964	SFN	OF	10	3	8	0	0	0
1965	SFN	OF	27	23	22	1	0	0
1966	SFN	1B	2	2	11	2	1	2
1966	SFN	OF	51	42	62	2	0	1
1967	WS2	OF	101	97	190	5	6	1
1968	WS2	OF	53	48	82	2	0	0
1969	CLE	3B	4	1	0	0	0	0
1969	CLE	OF	30	23	40	2	1	1