Personal
- Born in San Antonio, Texas
- Parents are Marcus and Tami Peterson
- Cousin Dani Peterson plays for BYU's women's basketball team
- Served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Stockholm, Sweden
- Is an Eagle Scout
- Majoring in biology
Before BYU
- Was an all-state catcher in 2006 and 2007 for Pine View High
- Lettered in golf and baseball
- Graduated with high honors
- Was Seminary Council President
- Coached by Jonathan Howell