Shortened season aside, Regis Jesuit High School graduate David Peterson has put himself in position to be one phone call from the major leagues.
The 6-foot-6 left-hander posted a 4.19 ERA in 24 starts for the New York Mets’ Double-A Binghamton team last year before playing in the Arizona Fall League. He was in his second big-league camp as a nonroster invitee when action was suspended. If/when the season resumes, he’ll probably start the season in Triple-A Syracuse.
“Last year was a good learning experience and definitely something I want to build off,” Peterson said. “I had a strong second half and a strong Arizona Fall League, and I wanted to take all that success I had and put it into spring training.