Kyle Peterson

Born: 4/9/1976 in Elkhorn, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-07-19 | Final Game: 2001-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Kyle Johnathan Peterson

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Biography

Kyle Peterson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2001. Born in 1976, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a transition towards more offensive play, known as the "steroid era." Throughout his career, he played primarily in relief roles, demonstrating a competitive spirit on the mound. Peterson finished his career with a record of 5-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71 across his appearances. He recorded a total of 46 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite not securing any saves. His contributions, while not highlighted by overwhelming statistics, reflected the depth and resilience required of pitchers during this dynamic period in baseball history. Peterson's journey through the majors serves as a testament to the often overlooked but crucial role of pitchers in shaping the outcomes of games.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	9	20	14	0	0	0	91.7	106	48	6	29	46	4.71	0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 4.56 across their career seasons — near 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
1999	MIL	NL	4	7	17	12	0	0	0	77.0	87	39	25	34	4.56	4.71 (+3%)	1606.0
2001	MIL	NL	1	2	3	2	0	0	0	14.7	19	9	4	12	5.52	4.42 (-25%)	-173.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	27	3	4	1	0	0	2	0	1	10	0.148	0.179	0.185	0.364	0.0

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career SLG .185 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.364 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 52.7% 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
1999	MIL	NL	17	22	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	9	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	MIL	NL	3	5	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	20	14	4	9	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	MIL	P	17	12	3	7	2	0
2001	MIL	P	3	2	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	20

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	MIL	NL	$215,000
1999	MIL	NL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$415,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Stanford University	Palo Alto	CA	1995, 1996, 1997