Peters Signs Free Agent Deal With Chicago White Sox
7/12/2023 1:00:00 PM | Baseball
ARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington senior pitcher Connery Peters inked a free agent deal with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening.
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The Crowley, Texas native began his senior campaign as the Mavericks closer, tallying six saves, before moving into a starting role. Peters appeared in 18 games for the Mavs, making nine starts on the mound. Peters finished with 46 strikeouts in 56.1 innings pitched, both second on the team.
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Peters ended the season strong, picking up a victory over Seattle U in the 2023 WAC Tournament. He tossed 5.1 innings, giving up two runs, one earned, and punching out three in a win-or-go home game for the Mavs, a game they won by a final score of 11-3.
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A transfer from Wichita State, Peters spent the past two seasons with UTA. In his two seasons for the Mavs, Peters appeared in 32 games while racking up 64 strikeouts.
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At the conclusion of the Mavs season, Peters pitched for the State College Spikes of the MLB Draft League where he tied for the first half strikeout lead with 31 punch-outs.Â
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The Crowley, Texas native began his senior campaign as the Mavericks closer, tallying six saves, before moving into a starting role. Peters appeared in 18 games for the Mavs, making nine starts on the mound. Peters finished with 46 strikeouts in 56.1 innings pitched, both second on the team.
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Peters ended the season strong, picking up a victory over Seattle U in the 2023 WAC Tournament. He tossed 5.1 innings, giving up two runs, one earned, and punching out three in a win-or-go home game for the Mavs, a game they won by a final score of 11-3.
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A transfer from Wichita State, Peters spent the past two seasons with UTA. In his two seasons for the Mavs, Peters appeared in 32 games while racking up 64 strikeouts.
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At the conclusion of the Mavs season, Peters pitched for the State College Spikes of the MLB Draft League where he tied for the first half strikeout lead with 31 punch-outs.Â
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FOLLOW THE MAVS
For the latest news on UTA Baseball, log on to UTAMavs.com or stay connected to the Mavs on social media. Follow the Mavericks on Twitter @UTAMavsBSB, on Instagram @UTAMavsBSB and on Facebook at Facebook.com/UTAMavsBSB.
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