Brock Peterson

Who is Brock Peterson?

Brock Alan Peterson is an American professional baseball left fielder who is currently in the Washington Nationals organization. After spending a decade in minor league and independent league baseball, Peterson was called up to the majors for the first time by St. Louis on July 20, 2013. He made his first appearance that same night, in a losing cause against the San Diego Padres, driving in a run in his pinch-hit at-bat with a groundout. His first hit was a single on July 24th.

While playing for the Memphis Redbirds, Peterson was selected to compete in the 2013 Triple-A All-Star Game and the Triple-A Home Run Derby. He led the first round with 7 home runs and finished in 2nd place. However that success did not follow him after being called up by the Cardinals. Used largely as a pinch hitter, he went 2 for 26 at the plate. On November 5, 2013, Peterson was given his outright release by the Cardinals and elected free agency.