Jon Peters (pitcher)

Jon Peters was a high school pitcher from Texas. He was famous for 53 straight wins.[1] He stood 6'2" 190 lbs.[2] He was well known while in high school.[3] He was the first high school baseball player to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. He played at Brenham High School.[4] He attended Texas A&M and Blinn College.[5] He is the author of When Life Grabs You by the Baseballs: Finding Happiness in Life's Changeups. Today he is a motivational speaker, coach, and author. Connect with him at www.JonPeters.org.

References

  1. ↑ GUTIERREZ, PAUL. "HIGH SCHOOL PITCHER JON PETERS MAY 8, 1989". Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  2. ↑ Swift, E.M. "BOY WONDER". Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. ↑ Reilly, Rick. "AN AMERICAN CLASSIC". Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "Jon Peters, unbeaten in his high school baseball career at..." 23 April 1989. Retrieved 30 August 2016 – via LA Times.
  5. ↑ "Where Are They Now? High School Kids Immortalized By Sports Illustrated". Retrieved 30 August 2016.
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