White Sox's Tristan Peters hits for team's first cycle since 2017

Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

White Sox's Tristan Peters hits for team's first cycle since 2017

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Jul 10, 2026 11:13 PM ET

On a night that the Chicago White Sox got a returning Munetaka Murakami to a struggling lineup, it wasn't Murakami that stole the show.

It was outfielder Tristan Peters who sent Chicago fans with a memory that they'd likely never seen and may not be fortunate enough to ever see again in Chicago's 14-1 win over the Athletics.

Tristan Peters hits for the cycle

With a seventh-inning triple, Peters completed the third MLB cycle of the season and the seventh in franchise history. Peters was the first White Sox player to hit for the cycle since Jose Abreu in 2017.

Peters entered Friday's game with just four extra-base hits in his previous 14 games and had not hit a triple since June 12.

IT'S A CYCLE FOR TRISTAN PETERS pic.twitter.com/ykzbo7nbhn
— MLB (@MLB) July 11, 2026

It's also the first time in MLB history that a rookie who was ninth in the batting order hit for the cycle, according to OptaStats.

Tonight marks the first time in MLB history a rookie batting 9th in the order (Tristan Peters) hit for the cycle. pic.twitter.com/QPqSwHPbA8
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) July 11, 2026

Tristan Peters is having an outstanding rookie season

Peters appeared in just four games in the 2025 season, making 2026 his true rookie year. As an outfielder on what's been a surprising White Sox team, Peters has posted a slash line of .303/.357/.484, good for an OPS of .841 and a 2.6 WAR.

There is a case to be made that he's been among the most valuable hitters in the Chicago lineup this season, especially in the absence of Murakami.

Peters has certainly earned regular playing time for a good chunk of the remainder of a season, and he'll hope to continue to be a key piece for a franchise trying to reach the postseason for the first time since 2020.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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