DJ Peters
DJ Peters | |
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![]() Peters with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in 2017 | |
Texas Rangers | |
Outfielder / Pitcher | |
Born: Glendora, California, U.S. | December 12, 1995|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: April 23, 2021, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
KBO: April 2, 2022, for the Lotte Giants | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Batting average | .197 |
Home runs | 13 |
Runs batted in | 38 |
KBO statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Batting average | .228 |
Home runs | 13 |
Runs batted in | 48 |
Teams | |
Donald Scott Peters (born December 12, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher and former outfielder in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants.
Amateur career
Peters attended
Professional career
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Peters spent his first professional season with the
On April 23, 2021, Peters was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[13] He made his MLB debut that day as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and grounded out to third base from Nick Ramirez of the San Diego Padres.[14] His first career hit was a double off Mike Mayers of the Los Angeles Angels on May 8, 2021.[15] On May 27, 2021, Peters hit his first big league home run off Alex Wood of the San Francisco Giants.[16] In 18 games with the Dodgers, he had five hits in 26 at-bats.[17] Peters was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on July 29, 2021.[18]
Texas Rangers
On August 2, 2021, Peters was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.[19] Over 52 games for Texas in 2021, Peters hit .198/.218/.426/.645 with 12 home runs and 34 RBI.[20] On November 30, Peters was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Round Rock Express.[21]
Lotte Giants
On December 9, 2021, Peters signed a one-year, $680,000 deal with the Lotte Giants of the KBO League.[22] He was waived by the Giants on July 18 after posting a .228 batting average with 13 home runs in 85 games.[23]
Washington Nationals
On September 9, 2022, Peters signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. He appeared in 13 games for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to close out the year, hitting .174/.216/.239 with no home runs and 4 RBI. Peters elected free agency following the season on November 10.[24]
Detroit Tigers
On February 8, 2023, Peters signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization.[25] Peters converted into a pitcher for the 2023 season, and spent the year with the rookie–level Florida Complex League Tigers. In 17 appearances for the club, he registered a 6.23 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 21+2⁄3 innings of work. Peters elected free agency following the season on November 6.[26]
Texas Rangers (second stint)
On January 31, 2024, Peters signed a minor league contract with the Rangers.[27]
References
- ^ "Peters SWAC Player of the Year". NevadaAppeal.com. May 13, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "WNC outfielder DJ Peters named SWAC Player of Year". Rgj.com. May 12, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Dodgers take D.J. Peters in fourth round". RecordCourier.com. June 14, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ MICHAEL GRENNELL, Standard-Examiner correspondent. "Ogden Raptors outfielders making an impact on the team and on each other". Standard.net. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ Lindskog, Mike (June 13, 2017). "Six All-Stars for Quakes!". Milb.com. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ "DJ Peters Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ a b "D.J. Peters Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball Reference.
- ^ Lindskog, Mike (August 22, 2017). "Peters Wins MVP; Quakes with Three All-Stars". milb.com. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ^ "DJ Peters Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^ Huskey, Jonathan (April 4, 2019). "Tulsa Drillers Start Season As Defending Texas League Champs". newson6.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ Dykstra, Sam (June 27, 2019). "Dodgers promote Lux, May to OKC". milb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Gurnick, Ken (November 20, 2019). "Dodgers add three prospects to 40-man roster". mlb.com. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ Stephen, Eric (April 23, 2021). "Zach McKinstry placed on injured list with oblique strain, Dodgers recall DJ Peters". SB Nation. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers Box Score, April 23, 2021". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ Stephen, Eric (May 8, 2021). "Dodgers offense goes boom, does just enough to rescue another bad bullpen performance". SB Nation. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "Dodgers 4, Giants 3". mlb.com. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "DJ Peters Statistics & History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Toribio, Juan (July 29, 2021). "Dodgers finalize deal with KC for Duffy". MLB.com. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (August 2, 2021). "Rangers Claim DJ Peters Off Waivers From Dodgers". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ Levi Weaver (October 6, 2021). "Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Position players edition". The Athletic. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Rangers' DJ Peters: Loses spot on 40-man roster".
- ^ "KBO's Giants sign ex-MLB player DJ Peters". English.yonhapnews.co.kr. December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Steve (July 18, 2022). "KBO's Lotte Giants Waive DJ Peters". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Tigers' DJ Peters: Signs minors deal with Detroit". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Rangers' DJ Peters: Lands minor-league deal with Texas". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet