Description: He was a pitcher who played on two major league teams for 14 seasons, from 1959 through 1972. He was one of the best-hitting pitchers of his era. Winning 19 games (19–8) in 1963 and the American League Rookie of the Year Award. A left-handed pitcher, he led the American League in earned run average in 1963 and 1966, with the most wins in 1964. He led in fielding average as a pitcher in 1968. He stayed in the White Sox organization through the 1969 season and was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he spent the last three years of his playing career. Peters was named to the American League All-Star roster in 1964 and 1967, and finished in the top 10 in the Most Valuable Player voting in 1963, 1964, and 1967. He had a .222 lifetime batting average and hit 19 home runs and 102 RBI. He was frequently used as a pinch-hitter, once winning a game with a pinch-hit home run. Peters hit a grand slam in Comiskey Park, helping the White Sox to a 5–1 victory over the New York Yankees. Career highlights and awards 2× All-Star (1964, 1967) AL Rookie of the Year (1963) AL wins leader (1964) 2× AL ERA leader (1963, 1966)
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League: Major League (MLB)
Set: 1968 Topps
Player/Athlete: Gary Peters
Year Manufactured: 1968
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Vintage: Yes
Sport: Baseball
Type: Sports Trading Card
Manufacturer: Topps
Features: American League Rookie of the Year 1963, AL All-Star
Team: Chicago White Sox
Card Number: 210
Season: 1968