Former Stanton student begins pro baseball journey as 71st pick in MLB Draft
Ryan Peterson signs with the Miami Marlins after being selected 71st overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Peterson, who lived in Stanton until after the seventh grade and whose father, John Peterson, served as athletic director at Stanton ISD, began his professional baseball career last week at the Marlins’ player development complex in Jupiter, Florida.
SHINER - Ryan Peterson’s baseball journey started in Stanton.
On July 11, that journey reached another milestone when the Miami Marlins selected the former Sam Houston State pitcher with the 71st overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft.
Peterson lived in Stanton until after the seventh grade while his father, John Peterson, served as athletic director at Stanton ISD. After the family left St…
