Brock Peterson
American baseball player
Brock Alan Peterson (born November 20, 1983) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Early life
During his childhood, Peterson played sandlot ball in his hometown of Chehalis, Washington and was considered a multi-sport athlete, participating in snowboarding, football, and wrestling. His favorite sport was basketball. Although he received some college interest in football at the end of his high school days, Peterson chose baseball after large improvements to his talents on the diamond. He was noticed by a former baseball scout, Bill Lohr, who began to provide advice for Peterson to improve his baseball skills. Despite helping lead W. F. West High School to two state semifinal appearances, Peterson received little attention from major colleges.
Career
Minnesota Twins
Opting out of attending a smaller college, Peterson was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 49th round of the 2002 MLB draft and paid a $50,000 signing bonus. He played in the Twins farm system from 2003 to 2010.
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