Dustin Peterson

Dustin Peterson
Atlanta Braves
Third baseman
Born: September 10, 1994
Gilbert, Arizona
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Dustin Peterson (born September 10, 1994) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Atlanta Braves' organization.

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.[1][2][3] Peterson committed to attend Arizona State University on a college baseball scholarship to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.[4]

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 transitioned 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 Class A Midwest League.[6]

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]

Personal life

Peterson's older brother, D. J., is also a professional baseball player.[6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Gilbert High’s Peterson brothers selected early in MLB draft". azcentral.com. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "First look: Padres 2013 Draft pick Dustin Peterson". San Diego Padres. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Gilbert High’s Peterson brothers could both be first-round MLB draft picks - Varsity Xtra". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  4. ↑ "azcentral.com staff blogs - Jeff Metcalfe - jeffmetcalfe - ASU baseball signs class of seven including five from Arizona". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Peterson brothers on track to be high MLB draft picks - Varsity Xtra". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "TinCaps 3B Peterson has natural support system in older brother". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Former Gilbert star Dustin Peterson adjusting well to minors". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  8. ↑ Brock, Corey (December 19, 2014). "Hits keep coming: Padres acquire slugger J. Upton". MLB.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.

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