The Pacific University athletic community is in mourning following the death of Reed Peters, the longtime head coach of the Tigers baseball program, who succumbed to illness after a courageous battle.
A decade of resurgence
Under Peters’ guidance, the Tigers achieved their most successful stretch in over ten years, capturing their first-ever West Coast Conference Tournament appearance and notching back‑to‑back twenty‑win seasons, a feat not seen since the 2018‑19 campaign.
Peters’ impact extended beyond the box score; he cultivated a culture of development that saw hundreds of Delta College transfers ascend to four‑year institutions and, for many, earn selections in the MLB Draft.
Pacific Athletic Director Adam Tschuor expressed profound sorrow, stating that Peters’ dedication reshaped the program’s trajectory and that his loss is felt deeply across every corner of the department.
The outpouring of tributes highlights a career that began at San Joaquin Delta College, where Peters built a powerhouse that funneled talent into higher education and professional opportunities, laying the groundwork for his later success at the university level.
As the Tigers prepare for the upcoming season, they do so with a renewed commitment to the principles Peters championed — excellence, mentorship, and relentless pursuit of growth — ensuring his legacy endures on the field and in the lives he touched.