Gary Peters
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Gary Charles Peters
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
- School Grove City College
- Debut September 10, 1959
- Final Game September 23, 1972
- Born April 21, 1937 in Grove City, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
One of the best-hitting pitchers of his generation, Gary Peters was used regularly as a pinch hitter during his career.
On May 26, 1968, Peters started the first game of a doubleheader for the Chicago White Sox in Yankee Stadium and batted sixth in the order, ahead of Duane Josephson, Luis Aparicio, and Tim Cullen. He went 0-for-2.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1963 AL Rookie of the Year Award
- 1963 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 2-time AL All-Star (1964 & 1967)
- 2-time AL ERA Leader (1963 & 1966)
- AL Wins Leader (1964)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 4 (1963, 1964, 1967 & 1970)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1964)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 7 (1963, 1964, 1966, 1967 & 1969-1971)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 2 (1964 & 1967)
| AL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1963 | 1964 |
| Tom Tresh | Gary Peters | Tony Oliva |
