2009: This is Peterson's first full year with the Bismarck Governors. He will see playing time at second base and possibly on the mound.

2008: Played for the Bismarck Representatives Senior Babe Ruth baseball team.  The Reps won the North Dakota Senior Babe Ruth State Championship and participated in the Midwest Plains Regional Tournament in Charleston, MO. Peterson also played in some non-conference games for the BGovs.

Off The Field: Just completed junior year at Century High School ..... son of Scott and Vicki Peterson ..... Other Sport Participation: Soccer (forward) ..... Significant Athletic Honors: CHS JV Baseball MVP - offense 2007, 2008 ..... CHS Varsity Baseball MVP  - defense 2009 ..... Member of the CHS State Class 'A' Baseball Tournament qualifying teams - 2008 (4th place), 2009 (5th place) ..... Significant Academic Honors: National Honor Society - 2007-08, 2008-09 ..... Did You Know?: Erik is a huge Boston Red Sox fan ..... Erik is a fan of the Arizona State Sun Devils ..... Erik has played on summer baseball teams who have won State Championships three years in a row and completed in the Midwest Plains Regional Tournament - 2006 (14 Y.O.), 2007 (15 Y.O.), and 2008 (16-18 Y.O.).