Robert Andrew Peterson (June 16, 1884November 27, 1962) was an American utility player in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a catcher for the Boston Americans from 1906 through 1907. Listed at , 160lb., Peterson batted and threw right-handed.
Peterson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 16, 1884.
In a two-season career, Peterson was a .191 hitter (25-for-131) with two home runs and nine RBI in 43 games, including 11 runs, one double, one triple, and one stolen base. He made 40 appearances as a catcher (34), second baseman (3), first baseman (2) and left fielder (1).
Peterson died in Evesham Township, New Jersey on .