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Athletics Franchise · 1983–1986

Rick Peters

Outfield2 seasons1983–1986

Biography

Rick Peters was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born November 21, 1955 in Lynwood, CA. A switch-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 170 pounds, Rick Peters debuted on September 8, 1979 and last played on June 29, 1986.

Over 307 major-league games, Rick Peters batted .277 with 255 hits, 2 home runs, and 80 RBI in 919 at-bats.

Every one of Rick's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
November 21, 1955
Birthplace
Lynwood, CA
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Switch / Right
Height / Weight
5' 9", 170 lb
MLB Debut
September 8, 1979
Final Game
June 29, 1986
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 307 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
3079191352553410280107107.277.356.343.699
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1979Detroit Tigers1219502.263
1980Detroit Tigers133477139242.291
1981Detroit Tigers6320753015.256
1983Oakland Athletics5517851020.287
1986Oakland Athletics4438701.184

Season-by-Season

1986Oakland AthleticsOutfield1983Oakland AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Rick Peters appears across the 1983 and 1986 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Rick Peters played 99 games with 58 hits and 21 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Rick Peters.

Carney LansfordCurt YoungDwayne MurphyRick LangfordTony PhillipsWayne GrossMike DavisChris Codiroli

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Rick Peters play?
Rick Peters was an outfielder who switch-hit and threw right-handed.
When did Rick Peters play for the Athletics?
Rick Peters appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1983 and 1986.
Where was Rick Peters born?
Rick Peters was born on November 21, 1955 in Lynwood, CA.
What were Rick Peters's MLB career stats?
Over 307 MLB games, Rick Peters hit .277 with 255 hits, 2 home runs, and 80 RBI.

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