Jim Peterson, baseball player, 1931-1937

Jim Peterson

Born: 8/18/1908 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/8/1975 in Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-07-09 | Final Game: 1937-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Niels Peterson

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Biography

Jim Peterson, born in 1908, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1937. He made his debut during a time when the game was transitioning away from the deadball era, and his career unfolded amidst the evolving landscape of the sport. Peterson's tenure in the league was marked by his tenacity on the mound, despite facing fierce competition. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-6 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.27, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced during this period. Throughout his time in the league, Peterson struck out 29 batters, reflecting a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft. Although he did not secure any saves, his contributions to his teams during the 1930s were significant in a time when baseball was beginning to see the rise of more specialized roles for pitchers. Jim Peterson's career, while modest in statistical output, represents the journey of many players who shaped the early years of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 6 41 6 1 0 0 109.3 140 64 9 42 29 5.27 0

Career ERA 5.27 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 28.4% 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
1931 PHA AL 0 1 6 1 1 0 0 13.0 18 9 4 7 6.23 4.10 (-52%) 363.3
1933 PHA AL 2 5 32 5 0 0 0 90.7 114 50 36 18 4.96 3.86 (-29%) -1639.7
1937 BRO NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.7 8 5 2 4 7.94 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 29 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 4 12 0.172 0.273 0.207 0.480 0.0

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.480 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1931 PHA AL 6 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1933 PHA AL 32 27 3 4 0 0 0 2 0 3 12 0.148 — — — — 0.0
1937 BRO NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 41 0 6 37 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 PHA P 6 0 0 2 0 0
1933 PHA P 32 0 6 31 0 0
1937 BRO P 3 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 41

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1929, 1930, 1931