John Peltz was a professional baseball player in the 19th century. Peltz first played with the Indianapolis Hoosiers

Indianapolis Hoosiers (American Association)

The Indianapolis Hoosiers were a professional baseball team who played one season at the major league level. They played in the American Association in and finished in 12th place with a 29-78 record, 46 games behind the first-place New York Metropolitans. Their home games were played at Seventh...

, in 1884 at the age of 23. He batted .219 and surrendered 38 errors in the outfield. Peltz did not appear in major league baseball until 1890, except for a brief one-game appearance in 1888 with the Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Orioles (19th century)

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. In 1890, he played with three teams, the Brooklyn Gladiators

Los Angeles Dodgers

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, Syracuse Stars

Syracuse Stars (American Association)

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, and the Toledo Maumees

Toledo Maumees

The Toledo Maumees were originally formed in 1888. The team was based in Toledo, Ohio and formed part of the Tri-State League for one season. Their home games were played at Speranza Park in Toledo....

. Peltz had a career batting average of .224. He died in New Orleans on February 27, 1906, at the age of 44.

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