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|birth_place=[[Lynwood, California]], U.S.
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*[[Detroit Tigers]] (1979–1981)
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*[[Oakland Athletics]] (1983; 1986)
* [[Oakland Athletics]] ({{mlby|1983}}, {{mlby|1986}})
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'''Richard Devin Peters''' (born November 21, 1955) is a former professional [[baseball]] player. He played professional baseball, principally as an outfielder, including five seasons in [[Major League Baseball]] for the [[Detroit Tigers]] (1979–1981) and [[Oakland Athletics]] (1983, 1986). In five major league seasons, he compiled a .277 [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]] and .356 [[on-base percentage]]. Peters was also a member of the [[1977 Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team]] that won the [[1977 College World Series]] and the 1979 [[Evansville Triplets]] team that won the [[American Association (20th century)|American Association]] championship.
'''Richard Devin Peters''' (born November 21, 1955) is a former [[center fielder]] in [[Major League Baseball]]. Listed at 5' 9" (1.75 m), 170 lb. (77 kg), he was a [[switch hitter]] and threw right-handed.

==Early years==
Peters was born in 1955 in [[Lynwood, California]]. He attended [[Manuel Dominguez High School|Dominguez High School]] in [[Compton, California]], and [[Arizona State University]].<ref name=BR>{{cite web|title=Rick Peter Stats|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=July 14, 2019|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/peterri01.shtml}}</ref> At Arizona State, he played at the designated hitter position in 1975, as a second baseman in 1976, and the center fielder in 1977.<ref>{{cite news|title=ASU 'hot dog' does it his way|newspaper=Arizona Republic|date=June 8, 1977|pages=E1, E5|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33883081/asu_hot_dog_does_it_his_way/|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> As a senior co-captain, he led the [[1977 Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team]] with a .426 batting average,<ref>{{cite news|title=Devils dominate All-WAC|newspaper=Arizona Republic|date=May 20, 1977|page=E2|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10640510/arizona_republic/|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> and helped the team to a national championship by defeating South Carolina in the [[1977 College World Series]].

==Professional baseball==
===Detroit Tigers===
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Peters was selected by the [[Detroit Tigers]] in the [[1977 Major League Baseball Draft|1977 amateur draft]]. He played in the Tigers' farm system for the [[Montgomery Rebels]] in 1977 and for the [[Evansville Triplets]] in 1978 and 1979.<ref name=BRM/>

During the 1979 season, he compiled a .320 [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]], .436 [[on-base percentage]], 17 doubles, 10 triples, and 30 stolen bases in 387 at bats.<ref name=BRM>{{cite web|title=Rick Peters Minor League Statistics|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=July 14, 2019|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=peters001ric|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> He helped lead the 1979 Evansville team, managed by [[Jim Leyland]], to the American Association championship. Other future major leaguers on the 1979 Evansville team included [[Kirk Gibson]], [[Jack Morris]], [[Dan Petry]], and [[Tom Brookens]].

Peters was called up to the Tigers (along with Kirk Gibson) in early September 1979.<ref>{{cite news|title=Three who made it to the majors|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|author=Beth Tuschak|date=September 16, 1979|page=10F|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33881063/three_who_made_it_to_the_majors/|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> He made his major league debut on September 8, 1979, and appeared in 12 games in the final month of the season. He started three games at third base and three games as the team's designated hitter and also appeared in two games at second base.<ref name=BR/> He impressed manager [[Sparky Anderson]] both with his poised batting style and his range in the field.<ref>{{cite news|title=It's Peters principally for rest of season|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|author=Brian Bragg|date=September 13, 1979|page=1D|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33880869/its_peters_principally_for_rest_of/|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>

In 1980, he took over as the Tigers' starting center fielder when [[Kirk Gibson]] was injured in mid-June.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tigers: 'Run, Ricky, run'|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|author=Brian Bragg|date=January 21, 1981|page=3D|url=https://www.newspapers.com/}}</ref> He appeared in 133 games for the 1980 Tigers, 92 as the starting center fielder and compiled a .291 batting average and .369 [[on-base percentage]] with 19 [[double (baseball)|doubles]] (19), seven [[triple (baseball)|triples]], and 13 [[stolen base]]s.<ref name=BR/> After the season, Peters was honored as Tigers Rookie of the Year.<ref>{{cite book |title=2015 Detroit Tigers Media Guide. pg. 371}}</ref>

Peters returned to the Tigers in 1981 though his playing time was limited to 63 games and only 32 games as the team's starting center fielder. He compiled a .256 batting average.<ref name=BR/>

In the spring of 1982, Peters underwent surgery to repair a nerve in his right arm that had slipped out of its normal channel through the elbow.<ref>{{cite news|title=Surgery puts Peters on sideline|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=March 14, 1982|page=3F|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33891514/surgery_puts_peters_on_sideline/|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> He was released by the Tigers after missing the entire 1982 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former phenom Peters looks for job|newspaper=Arizona Republic|date=March 1, 1983|page=17|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33891903/former_phenom_peters_looks_for_job/|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>

===Oakland As===
In 1983, Peters signed with the [[Oakland As]]. He appeared in 55 games for the 1983 As, including 42 games as a starter in the outfield. He compiled a .287 batting average and had four stolen bases against nine times in which he was caught stealing.<ref name=BR/>


Peters spent part of the 1983 season and all of the 1984 season with the [[Tacoma Tigers]] in the [[Pacific Coast League]].<ref name=BRM/> He had a final stint in the majors during the 1985 season, appearing in 44 games with the Oakland As, principally as a pinch hitter. He compiled a .184 average with the 1984 As and appeared in his final major league game on June 29, 1986.<ref name=BR/> He continued to play for Tacoma in 1985 and 1986.<ref name=BRM/>
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Peters was selected by the [[Detroit Tigers]] in the [[1977 Major League Baseball Draft|1977 amateur draft]] out of [[Arizona State University]]. He played from 1979 to 1981 with the Tigers and for the [[Oakland Athletics]] in the 1983 and 1986 seasons.


His most productive season came in 1980, when he posted career numbers in games (133), [[batting average]] (.291), [[on-base percentage]] (.369), [[Hit (baseball)|hits]] (139), [[runs batted in]] (42), [[double (baseball)|doubles]] (19), [[triple (baseball)|triples]] (7), [[home run]]s (2) and [[stolen base]]s (13).
In five major league seasons, Peters appeared in 307 games and compiled a .277 batting average (.356 on-base percentage) with two home runs, 34 doubles, 10 triples, 80 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases.<ref name=BR/>


==Later years==
In a five-season career, he hit .277 (255-for-1058) with two homers and 80 RBI, including a .356 OBP, 135 runs scored, 34 doubles, 10 triples, and 20 steals in 307 games.
After retiring as a player, Peters worked briefly as a roving instructor for the [[Houston Astros]].<ref name=AHFTG/> He also served as the manager of the [[Auburn Astros]] in 1990, leading the team to a 31-46 record.<ref name=BR/> As of 1995, he was living in [[Tempe, Arizona]], and working for the city's parks and recreation department.<ref name=AHFTG>{{cite news|title=A head for the game: Ricky Peters seeks new role in baseball|newspaper=Arizona Republic|date=October 21, 1995|page=7|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33887209/a_head_for_the_game_ricky_peters_seeks/|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Success, at a painful price: Ex-pro 'stars' in computer game|newspaper=Arizona Republic|author=Richard Obert|date=December 29, 1995|page=7|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33890126/success_at_a_painful_price_expro/|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>


==References==
Peters also played seven [[Minor league baseball|Minor league]] seasons spanning 1977–1986, and for the [[Leones del Caracas]] of the [[Venezuelan Professional Baseball League|Venezuelan Winter League]] during the 1979–1980 tournament.
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==Sources==
==External links==
{{baseballstats|br=p/peterri01|brm=peters001ric|retro=P/Ppeter001}}
*[http://www.baseball-reference.com/p/peterri01.shtml Baseball Reference]
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*[http://www.pelotabinarua.com.ve/beisbol/mostrar.php?ID=peteric001 Rick Peters] at Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Professional Baseball League)
*[http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=peters001ric Baseball Reference (Minors)]
*[http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/P/Ppeter001.htm Retrosheet]
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*[http://www.purapelota.com/lvbp/mostrar.php?id=peteric001 Venezuelan Professional Baseball League]


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Revision as of 01:59, 20 June 2024

Ricky Peters
Center fielder
Born: (1955-11-21) November 21, 1955 (age 68)
Lynwood, California, U.S.
Batted: Both
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 1979, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
June 29, 1986, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
Batting average.277
Home runs2
Runs batted in80
Teams

Richard Devin Peters (born November 21, 1955) is a former professional baseball player. He played professional baseball, principally as an outfielder, including five seasons in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers (1979–1981) and Oakland Athletics (1983, 1986). In five major league seasons, he compiled a .277 batting average and .356 on-base percentage. Peters was also a member of the 1977 Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team that won the 1977 College World Series and the 1979 Evansville Triplets team that won the American Association championship.

Early years

Peters was born in 1955 in Lynwood, California. He attended Dominguez High School in Compton, California, and Arizona State University.[1] At Arizona State, he played at the designated hitter position in 1975, as a second baseman in 1976, and the center fielder in 1977.[2] As a senior co-captain, he led the 1977 Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team with a .426 batting average,[3] and helped the team to a national championship by defeating South Carolina in the 1977 College World Series.

Professional baseball

Detroit Tigers

Peters was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 1977 amateur draft. He played in the Tigers' farm system for the Montgomery Rebels in 1977 and for the Evansville Triplets in 1978 and 1979.[4]

During the 1979 season, he compiled a .320 batting average, .436 on-base percentage, 17 doubles, 10 triples, and 30 stolen bases in 387 at bats.[4] He helped lead the 1979 Evansville team, managed by Jim Leyland, to the American Association championship. Other future major leaguers on the 1979 Evansville team included Kirk Gibson, Jack Morris, Dan Petry, and Tom Brookens.

Peters was called up to the Tigers (along with Kirk Gibson) in early September 1979.[5] He made his major league debut on September 8, 1979, and appeared in 12 games in the final month of the season. He started three games at third base and three games as the team's designated hitter and also appeared in two games at second base.[1] He impressed manager Sparky Anderson both with his poised batting style and his range in the field.[6]

In 1980, he took over as the Tigers' starting center fielder when Kirk Gibson was injured in mid-June.[7] He appeared in 133 games for the 1980 Tigers, 92 as the starting center fielder and compiled a .291 batting average and .369 on-base percentage with 19 doubles (19), seven triples, and 13 stolen bases.[1] After the season, Peters was honored as Tigers Rookie of the Year.[8]

Peters returned to the Tigers in 1981 though his playing time was limited to 63 games and only 32 games as the team's starting center fielder. He compiled a .256 batting average.[1]

In the spring of 1982, Peters underwent surgery to repair a nerve in his right arm that had slipped out of its normal channel through the elbow.[9] He was released by the Tigers after missing the entire 1982 season.[10]

Oakland As

In 1983, Peters signed with the Oakland As. He appeared in 55 games for the 1983 As, including 42 games as a starter in the outfield. He compiled a .287 batting average and had four stolen bases against nine times in which he was caught stealing.[1]

Peters spent part of the 1983 season and all of the 1984 season with the Tacoma Tigers in the Pacific Coast League.[4] He had a final stint in the majors during the 1985 season, appearing in 44 games with the Oakland As, principally as a pinch hitter. He compiled a .184 average with the 1984 As and appeared in his final major league game on June 29, 1986.[1] He continued to play for Tacoma in 1985 and 1986.[4]

In five major league seasons, Peters appeared in 307 games and compiled a .277 batting average (.356 on-base percentage) with two home runs, 34 doubles, 10 triples, 80 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases.[1]

Later years

After retiring as a player, Peters worked briefly as a roving instructor for the Houston Astros.[11] He also served as the manager of the Auburn Astros in 1990, leading the team to a 31-46 record.[1] As of 1995, he was living in Tempe, Arizona, and working for the city's parks and recreation department.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Rick Peter Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "ASU 'hot dog' does it his way". Arizona Republic. June 8, 1977. pp. E1, E5 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Devils dominate All-WAC". Arizona Republic. May 20, 1977. p. E2 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c d "Rick Peters Minor League Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Beth Tuschak (September 16, 1979). "Three who made it to the majors". Detroit Free Press. p. 10F – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Brian Bragg (September 13, 1979). "It's Peters principally for rest of season". Detroit Free Press. p. 1D – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Brian Bragg (January 21, 1981). "Tigers: 'Run, Ricky, run'". Detroit Free Press. p. 3D.
  8. ^ 2015 Detroit Tigers Media Guide. pg. 371.
  9. ^ "Surgery puts Peters on sideline". Detroit Free Press. March 14, 1982. p. 3F – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Former phenom Peters looks for job". Arizona Republic. March 1, 1983. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ a b "A head for the game: Ricky Peters seeks new role in baseball". Arizona Republic. October 21, 1995. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Richard Obert (December 29, 1995). "Success, at a painful price: Ex-pro 'stars' in computer game". Arizona Republic. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
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