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Athletics Franchise · 1936–1938

Rusty Peters

Second Base3 seasons1936–1938

Biography

Rusty Peters was a Major League Baseball second baseman, born December 14, 1914 in Roanoke, VA. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 170 pounds, Rusty Peters debuted on April 14, 1936 and last played on September 28, 1947.

Over 472 major-league games, Rusty Peters batted .236 with 289 hits, 8 home runs, and 117 RBI in 1222 at-bats.

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

Born
December 14, 1914
Birthplace
Roanoke, VA
Position
Second Base
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 11", 170 lb
MLB Debut
April 14, 1936
Final Game
September 28, 1947
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 472 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
47212221232895316811798199.236.295.326.621
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1936Philadelphia Athletics4511926316.218
1937Philadelphia Athletics11633988343.260
1938Philadelphia Athletics27000.000
1940Cleveland Indians30711707.239
1941Cleveland Indians30631302.206
1942Cleveland Indians34581302.224
1943Cleveland Indians7921547119.219
1944Cleveland Indians8828263124.223
1946Cleveland Indians921602.286
1947St. Louis Browns39471602.340

Season-by-Season

1938Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base1937Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base1936Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Rusty Peters appears across the 1936-1938 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Rusty Peters played 163 games with 114 hits and 59 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Rusty Peters.

Bob JohnsonFrankie HayesWally MosesLou FinneyBuck RossChubby DeanSkeeter NewsomeEddie Smith

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Rusty Peters play?
Rusty Peters was a second baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Rusty Peters play for the Athletics?
Rusty Peters appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1936-1938.
Where was Rusty Peters born?
Rusty Peters was born on December 14, 1914 in Roanoke, VA.
What were Rusty Peters's MLB career stats?
Over 472 MLB games, Rusty Peters hit .236 with 289 hits, 8 home runs, and 117 RBI.

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