Dustin Allen Peterson (born September 10, 1994) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Peterson attended Gilbert High School in

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. He played for the school's baseball team as a

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. As a senior, Peterson had a .540

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and hit 10

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s with 39

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(RBIs). Peterson committed to attend

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on a

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scholarship to play for the

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San Diego Padres

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'' ranked Peterson as the 44th best available prospect in the

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. The

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selected Peterson in the second round, with the 50th overall selection, of the draft. Peterson signed with the Padres, rather than attend college. The Padres converted Peterson into a

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. He made his professional debut with the Arizona Padres of the

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after he signed, and he batted .293 in 38 games. In 2014, Peterson played for the

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of the Single–A

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, where he batted .233 with ten home runs and 79 RBIs.

Atlanta Braves

On December 19, 2014, the Padres traded Peterson,

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, and

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to the

in exchange for

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and

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. Following the trade, Peterson began to see playing time in the outfield. Peterson spent 2015 with the

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of the High–A

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, where he posted a .251 batting average with 8 home runs and 62 RBIs. In 2016, Peterson played for the

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of the Double–A Southern League, where he batted .282 with 12 home runs and 88 RBIs. After the 2016 season, the Braves assigned Peterson to the

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of the

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. In 2017, Peterson played for the

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of the Triple–A

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, where he batted .248 with one home run and 30 RBIs in 87 games. On May 28, 2018, Peterson's contract was selected by the Braves to replace Ronald Acuña Jr. while on the disabled list. The Braves designated Peterson for assignment on September 2, to promote

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Detroit Tigers

On September 6, 2018, the

claimed Peterson off of waivers. Peterson was immediately optioned to the Tigers' minor league affiliate, the

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. Peterson hit .227/.277/.318 with 6 RBI in 17 games for Detroit in 2019. Peterson was outrighted off the Tigers roster on October 23, 2019. He became a minor league free agent on November 4.

Los Angeles Angels

On March 9, 2020, Peterson signed a minor league deal with the

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organization. He was released by the team on May 29.

Sugar Land Skeeters

In July 2020, Peterson signed on to play for the

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of the

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—a makeshift four-team independent league created as a result of the

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—for the 2020 season. He recorded a .309/.400/.500

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and was named team MVP.

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 15, 2020, Peterson signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. He spent the 2021 season with the Triple-A

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, playing in 77 games and hitting .272/.347/.416 with 9 home runs and 56 RBI. He began the 2022 season with Nashville, going 1-for-11 with four walks in three games for the team.

Philadelphia Phillies

On April 19, 2022, Peterson was traded to the

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in exchange for cash considerations. Peterson was then assigned to the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate, the

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. In 102 games with the IronPigs, Peterson batted .244/.318/.379 with 9 home runs, 47 RBI, and 6 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 10. On January 25, 2023, Peterson re-signed with the Phillies organization on a minor league contract. In 85 games for Triple–A Lehigh Valley, he batted .244/.328/.488 with 19 home runs and 54 RBI. Peterson elected free agency after the season on November 6.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On February 28, 2024, Peterson signed a minor league contract with the

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. In 54 games split between the Double–A

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and Triple–A

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, he slashed a combined .212/.288/.323 with five home runs, 26 RBI, and four stolen bases. Peterson was released by the Pirates organization on August 4.

Cleburne Railroaders

On January 27, 2025, Peterson signed with the

of the

. However, he was released prior to the start of the season on March 6. On April 26, Peterson re-signed with Cleburne.

Personal life

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

References

External links

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