Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Steve Peterson
- Induction:
- 2010
- Class:
- 1976
Steve Peterson began his tenure as head coach at MTSU in 1988, succeeding another Hall of Famer John Stanford. In February of 2001, Peterson gained his 403rd win, breaking the MTSU record set by Stanford. In 2009, his team also captured the single-season win record with 44 victories.
Peterson has coached MTSU to three conference crowns and a pair of tournament titles in Sun Belt play. His OVC success includes eight championships, seven tournament titles and nine NCAA appearances.
Nearly 100 of his former players are either in coaching or have been drafted by the pros.
Peterson has coached nine All-Americans, developed Players of the Year and Pitchers of the Year in both the OVC and Sun Belt and has coached 48 First Team All-conference performers.
He was named the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association's Collegiate Coach of the Year both in 1992 and 2000, and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2007.
Peterson has coached MTSU to three conference crowns and a pair of tournament titles in Sun Belt play. His OVC success includes eight championships, seven tournament titles and nine NCAA appearances.
Nearly 100 of his former players are either in coaching or have been drafted by the pros.
Peterson has coached nine All-Americans, developed Players of the Year and Pitchers of the Year in both the OVC and Sun Belt and has coached 48 First Team All-conference performers.
He was named the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association's Collegiate Coach of the Year both in 1992 and 2000, and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2007.
Blue Raider Breakdown Postgame Show - October 8th
Thursday, October 09
MTSU Football vs. Missouri State post-game press conference – 10/8/25
Thursday, October 09
MTSU Football vs. Missouri State post-game press conference – 10/8/25
Wednesday, October 08
Middle Made Moments - MTSU Volleyball clean sweep - October 7th
Tuesday, October 07
