Dustin Peterson

Dustin Peterson
Peterson with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in 2022
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (1994-09-10) September 10, 1994 (age 30) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 28, 2018, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics (through 2019 season)
Batting average	.217
Home runs	0
Runs batted in	6
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Atlanta Braves (2018) Detroit Tigers (2019)

Dustin Allen Peterson (born September 10, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers.

Career

Peterson attended Gilbert High School in Gilbert, Arizona.^[1] He played for the school's baseball team as a shortstop.^[2] As a senior, Peterson had a .540 batting average and hit 10 home runs with 39 runs batted in (RBIs).^[1][2][3] Peterson committed to attend Arizona State University on a college baseball scholarship to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.^[4]

San Diego Padres

Baseball America ranked Peterson as the 44th best available prospect in the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.^[5] The San Diego Padres selected Peterson in the second round, with the 50th overall selection, of the draft.^[1] Peterson signed with the Padres, rather than attend college.^[1][2] The Padres converted Peterson into a third baseman.^[6] He made his professional debut with the Arizona Padres of the Rookie-level Arizona League after he signed,^[7] and he batted .293 in 38 games.^[6] In 2014, Peterson played for the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Single–A Midwest League,^[6] where he batted .233 with ten home runs and 79 RBIs.

Atlanta Braves

On December 19, 2014, the Padres traded Peterson, Max Fried, Jace Peterson, and Mallex Smith to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Justin Upton and Aaron Northcraft.^[8] Following the trade, Peterson began to see playing time in the outfield.^[9] Peterson spent 2015 with the Carolina Mudcats of the High–A Carolina League, where he posted a .251 batting average with 8 home runs and 62 RBIs. In 2016, Peterson played for the Mississippi Braves of the Double–A Southern League, where he batted .282 with 12 home runs and 88 RBIs.^[10] After the 2016 season, the Braves assigned Peterson to the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League.^[11] In 2017, Peterson played for the Gwinnett Braves of the Triple–A International League,^[12] where he batted .248 with one home run and 30 RBIs in 87 games.^[13]

On May 28, 2018, Peterson's contract was selected by the Braves to replace Ronald Acuña Jr. while on the disabled list.^[14] The Braves designated Peterson for assignment on September 2, to promote Preston Tucker.^[15]

Detroit Tigers

On September 6, 2018, the Detroit Tigers claimed Peterson off of waivers.^[16] Peterson was immediately optioned to the Tigers' minor league affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens.

Peterson hit .227/.277/.318 with 6 RBI in 17 games for Detroit in 2019. Peterson was outrighted off the Tigers roster on October 23, 2019.^[17] He became a minor league free agent on November 4.^[18]

Los Angeles Angels

On March 9, 2020, Peterson signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels organization.^[19] He was released by the team on May 29.^[20]

Sugar Land Skeeters

In July 2020, Peterson signed on to play for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Constellation Energy League—a makeshift four-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—for the 2020 season.^[21] He recorded a .309/.400/.500 slash line and was named team MVP.^[22]

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 15, 2020, Peterson signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.^[23] He spent the 2021 season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, playing in 77 games and hitting .272/.347/.416 with 9 home runs and 56 RBI. He began the 2022 season with Nashville, going 1-for-11 with four walks in three games for the team.

Philadelphia Phillies

On April 19, 2022, Peterson was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. Peterson was then assigned to the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. In 102 games with the IronPigs, Peterson batted .244/.318/.379 with 9 home runs, 47 RBI, and 6 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.^[24]

On January 25, 2023, Peterson re-signed with the Phillies organization on a minor league contract.^[25] In 85 games for Triple–A Lehigh Valley, he batted .244/.328/.488 with 19 home runs and 54 RBI. Peterson elected free agency after the season on November 6.^[26]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On February 28, 2024, Peterson signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.^[27] In 54 games split between the Double–A Altoona Curve and Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, he slashed a combined .212/.288/.323 with five home runs, 26 RBI, and four stolen bases. Peterson was released by the Pirates organization on August 4.^[28]

Personal life

Peterson's older brother, D. J., is also a professional baseball player, currently with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.^[6]

References

1. "Gilbert High's Peterson brothers selected early in MLB draft". azcentral.com. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
2. "First look: Padres 2013 Draft pick Dustin Peterson". San Diego Padres. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
3. "Gilbert High's Peterson brothers could both be first-round MLB draft picks – Varsity Xtra". Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
4. "Jeff Metcalfe – ASU baseball signs class of seven including five from Arizona". azcentral.com staff blogs. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
5. "Peterson brothers on track to be high MLB draft picks – Varsity Xtra". Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
6. "TinCaps 3B Peterson has natural support system in older brother". Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
7. "Former Gilbert star Dustin Peterson adjusting well to minors". East Valley Tribune. July 16, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
8. Brock, Corey (December 19, 2014). "Hits keep coming: Padres acquire slugger J. Upton". MLB.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
9. Mayo, Jonathan (October 31, 2016). "Braves in AFL: Demeritte, Peterson transition to new positions". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 1, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
10. "Dustin Peterson Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
11. "The other Peterson from Padres is rising Braves prospect". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
12. Sports, A. J. C. "Braves prospect Dustin Peterson bumps batting average over .300". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
13. "Dustin Peterson Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
14. O'Brien, David (May 29, 2018). "Peterson got call and made a late, late debut". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
15. "Braves designate Dustin Peterson for assignment". September 2, 2018.
16. Bowman, Mark (September 6, 2018). "Toussaint to face D-backs, who drafted him in '14". MLB.com. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
17. Dylan A. Chase (October 24, 2019). "Quick Hits: Mets, Tigers, Kieboom, Bettis". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
18. Woodbery, Evan (November 7, 2019). "Tigers' minor-league free agents include 5 who played in Detroit in 2019". mlive. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
19. "Minor Signings: Barnes, Peterson, Stassi, Webster". March 9, 2020.
20. Cooper, J.J. (June 1, 2020). "135 MiLB Releases We Learned About Today". Baseball America. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
21. Dunsmore, Ryan (July 9, 2020). "Skeeters set rosters for summer league". Fort Bend Herald. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
22. "Constellation Energy League Team MVPs". Sugar Land Skeeters. September 2, 2020. Archived from the original on September 21, 2020 – via Wayback Machine.
23. "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/16/20". December 16, 2020.
24. "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
25. "Dustin Peterson Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News".
26. "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
27. "Pirates' Dustin Peterson: Gets minors deal from Pittsburgh". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
28. "Transactions".

External links

• Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet