- Full name Kyle Jonathan Peterson
- Born 04/09/1976 in Elkhorn, NE
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Stanford
- Debut 07/19/1999
- Drafted in the 1st round (13th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1997 (signed for $1,400,000).
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Background: An advanced pitcher when drafted, Peterson lived up to that billing in 1998 by zooming through three levels. While it didn't show in his 8-9 record, he showed enough savvy and skill to remain in the organization's fast lane. Strengths: Peterson has three quality pitches--fastball, curveball and a great changeup--and knows when to use them. He understands how to set up hitters, is eager to learn and displays mound presence and poise. Weaknesses: Coaches have worked feverishly to change Peterson's across-the-body pitching mechanics, which they fear could lead to arm trouble down the line. That flaw has prevented him from using both sides of the plates at times, which he must do because he lacks an overpowering fastball. The Future: Peterson's savvy should get him to the majors quickly--possibly sometime in 1999. He doesn't have the stuff to project as a top-of-the-rotation starter and should settle into a No. 4 or No. 5 slot.
