Kent Peterson

Kent Franklin Peterson
(Pete)

• Bats Right, Throws Left
• Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
• School University of Utah
• Debut July 15, 1944
• Final Game July 18, 1953
• Born December 21, 1925 in Goshen, UT USA
• Died April 27, 1995 in Highland, UT USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Kent Peterson reached the big leagues as an 18-year-old with the Cincinnati Reds in 1944. After missing the next two years due to military service during World War II, he played five more years with the Reds and two with the Philadelphia Phillies. He died at age 69 as the result of a car accident.