Chris Petersen
From BR Bullpen
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.
- School Georgia Southern University
- Debut May 25, 1999
- Final Game June 4, 1999
- Born November 6, 1970 in Boston, MA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Christopher Petersen attended Southington High School in Southington, CT.
Petersen spent a few years in the minors before making his Major League debut. Although he was no more than mediocre during his time in the minors (his batting average was constantly around the Mendoza Line) he still managed a trip to the Majors at the age of 28 during the 1999 season.
After the Majors, he bounced around in the minors in the Cubs and Atlanta Braves systems. He even spent 2003 and 2004 with the independent Nashua Pride of the Atlantic League.
- Participated in the 1990 College World Series tournament.
- He was teammates with Pedro Valdes for six seasons professionally, which was longer than any other teammate.
- He earned $200,000 in 1999.
- He wore number 2 as his uniform number.
- Has pitched a few games professionally, but his ERA is well over 10.00.
- He lives in Altamonte Springs, FL.
