| DJ Peters | |
|---|---|
.png) Peters with theRancho Cucamonga Quakes in 2017 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: (1995-12-12)December 12, 1995 (age 30) Glendora, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: April 23, 2021, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| KBO: April 2, 2022, for the Lotte Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: October 3, 2021, for the Texas Rangers | |
| KBO: July 14, 2022, for the Lotte Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .197 |
| Home runs | 13 |
| Runs batted in | 38 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Batting average | .228 |
| Home runs | 13 |
| Runs batted in | 48 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Donald Scott Peters (born December 12, 1995) is an American former professionalbaseballoutfielder. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theLos Angeles Dodgers andTexas Rangers, and in theKBO League for theLotte Giants.
Peters attendedGlendora High School inGlendora, California. He was drafted by theChicago Cubs in the 36th round of the2014 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and attendedWestern Nevada College, where he playedcollege baseball. After one year at Western Nevada, he was drafted by theTexas Rangers in the 36th round of the2015 MLB draft, but again did not sign and returned to Western Nevada. In 2016, he was theScenic West Athletic Conference Player of the Year.[1][2] After the season, Peters was drafted by theLos Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the2016 Major League Baseball draft and signed,[3] turning down a scholarship offer fromCalifornia State University, Fullerton. Peters was initially committed to Cal State Fullerton out of high school.
Peters spent his first professional season with theOgden Raptors where he posted a .351 batting average with 13 home runs, 48 RBIs and a 1.052 OPS in 66 games.[4] He spent 2017 with theRancho Cucamonga Quakes and was named to theCalifornia League mid-season all-star team.[5] In 132 games, he batted .276 with 27 home runs and 82 RBIs,[6][7] and at the end of the season, was named to the postseason all-star team and was selected as theCalifornia League Most Valuable Player.[8] Peters spent 2018 with theTulsa Drillers, batting .236 with 29 home runs and sixty RBIs in 132 games.[9] He returned to Tulsa to begin 2019[10] and was promoted to the AAAOklahoma City Dodgers on June 27.[11] Between the two levels, he hit .249/.358/.453 in 125 games with 23 homers and 81 RBI.[7] He was added to the 40-man roster after the season.[12]
On April 23, 2021, Peters was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[13] He made his MLB debut that day as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and grounded out to third base fromNick Ramirez of theSan Diego Padres.[14] His first career hit was a double offMike Mayers of theLos Angeles Angels on May 8, 2021.[15] On May 27, 2021, Peters hit his first big league home run offAlex Wood of theSan Francisco Giants.[16] In 18 games with the Dodgers, he had five hits in 26 at-bats.[17] Peters was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on July 29, 2021.[18]
On August 2, 2021, Peters was claimed off waivers by theTexas Rangers.[19] Over 52 games for Texas in 2021, Peters hit .198/.218/.426/.645 with 12 home runs and 34 RBI.[20] On November 30, Peters was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–ARound Rock Express.[21]
On December 9, 2021, Peters signed a one-year, $680,000 deal with theLotte Giants of theKBO League.[22] He was waived by the Giants on July 18 after posting a .228 batting average with 13 home runs in 85 games.[23]
On September 9, 2022, Peters signed a minor league deal with theWashington Nationals. He appeared in 13 games for the Triple-ARochester Red Wings to close out the year, hitting .174/.216/.239 with no home runs and 4 RBI. Peters elected free agency following the season on November 10.[24]
On February 8, 2023, Peters signed a minor league contract with theDetroit Tigers organization.[25] Peters converted into apitcher for the 2023 season, and spent the year with the rookie–levelFlorida Complex League Tigers. In 17 appearances for the club, he registered a 6.23 ERA with 24 strikeouts across21+2⁄3 innings of work. Peters elected free agency following the season on November 6.[26]
On January 31, 2024, Peters signed a minor league contract with theTexas Rangers.[27] In 29 appearances split between the rookie-levelArizona Complex League Rangers and High-AHickory Crawdads, he accumulated a 2-2 record and 4.70 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 2saves across38+1⁄3 innings pitched. Peters elected free agency following the season on November 4.[28]
After his playing career ended, Peters moved to Oklahoma and became a baseball instructor for OKC Academy.[29]