| Stu Pederson | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Pederson with theAlbuquerque Dukesc. 1987 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: (1960-01-28)January 28, 1960 (age 65) Palo Alto, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 8, 1985, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 6, 1985, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Stuart Russell Pederson (born January 28, 1960) is an American former professionalbaseballoutfielder who played for theLos Angeles Dodgers ofMajor League Baseball.[1] He is the father of outfielderJoc Pederson.
Pederson played college baseball forFoothill College,University of the Pacific andUniversity of Southern California.[2]
Pederson was selected in the 9th round (228th overall) of the1981 MLB draft by theLos Angeles Dodgers out of the University of Southern California.[2][3] Pederson debuted with the Single-ALodi Dodgers, hitting a home run in his first at bat, and finished his first professional season with a walk-off home run that gave Lodi the 1981California League Championship.[4]
In 1982, with theVero Beach Dodgers, he led theFlorida State League in triples (18), was second in runs (95), hits (156), and on base percentage (.434), and third in batting average (.336), slugging percentage (.494), and RBIs (79).[5] In 1983 with theSan Antonio Dodgers, he was second in theTexas League in triples (12).[5] In 1984 with San Antonio, he tiedMariano Duncan for the league lead in triples with 11, and was second in the league in RBIs (86).[6]
He played 473 games for theSyracuse Chiefs of theInternational League from 1988 to 1992.[7] The team had a "Stu Pederson Night" during the 1991 season.[7] In his 12 minor league seasons, he batted .292 with a .389 on-base percentage and a .441 slugging percentage, with 90 home runs and 73 stolen bases in 4,137 at bats, and pitched 7 innings.[8]
On August 18, 2012, Pederson was inducted into the Syracuse Chiefs Wall of Fame.[7]
His career included 8 games for the Dodgers during the 1985 season at the age of 25.[1][3] He debuted on September 8, 1985, and played his final major league game on October 6.[2][8]
Following his playing days, Pederson coached high school baseball at Palo Alto High School, from which he graduated in 1978. He then coached atCupertino High School.[9]
Pederson owns a business that sells tickets for sporting events, concerts, and theater events.[7]
Pederson has coached in a number of summer collegiate baseball leagues, including inAlaska and theNorthwoods League.
In 2022, Pedersen was named manager of the Glacier Range Riders of the Pioneer League after serving as a bench coach for the Kalispell, Montana based team in their inaugural 2021 season.
His wife, Shelly Pederson, was an athletic trainer in college.[10][11][12][13]
Pederson's sonsJoc and Tyger were both drafted by the Dodgers. Joc was drafted out ofPalo Alto High School in the 11th round of the2010 MLB Draft, was ranked the Dodgers' no. 1 prospect after the 2013 season. He made his major league debut in 2014.[14] Tyger, an infielder for theUniversity of the Pacific Tigers in Stockton, California, was drafted in the 33rd round of the2013 MLB Draft and briefly played in the Dodgers minor league system.[13][15] His eldest son is named Champ, and hasDown syndrome.[10] His daughter, Jacey, is an amateur soccer player who played forward on theUnited States national under-17 team[10][16][17] and played college soccer forUCLA.[18]
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