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Tyler Peterson '01 is one of the top two-way players in Nebraska Wesleyan history. Peterson's name is etched all over the record book while leading the program to new heights. In 29 career appearances, including three starts, he recorded a 5-2 record, a 2.99 ERA, and 12 saves. He posted 56 career strikeouts as a closer. Peterson ended his career with school records for home runs in a season, saves in a season, saves in a career, and E.R.A. in a season. He still holds the records for saves in a career and E.R.A. in a season. In the 1999 season, Peterson threw 28 innings without giving up a single earned run. Peterson also did a lot of work in the batter's box. Over his four years, he racked up 117 runs, 150 hits, 32 doubles, 25 home runs, and 127 RBIs, while batting .393. Nebraska Wesleyan recorded 85 victories in Peterson's four seasons. Peterson also assisted in guiding the Prairie Wolves to one conference tournament championship, two conference regular season runner-up finishes, and a conference regular season championship. He finished his immaculate career by earning a NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship in 2001.
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