In a number of ways, Shane Peterson is the perfect example of minor league depth. He has bee a solid minor league player, with a lifetime .287/.377/.433 batting line, hitting 69 homers and stealing 89 bases in his decade as a professional. Peterson has played all three outfield positions, as well as appearing at first, extensively during that time. He has been the type of player that every team likes at AAA, a veteran player who can do all the little things right and help mentor upcoming prospects.
And yet, minor league depth is really what Peterson has been.