"Peters was a disciplinarian—"dope smokers to the back of the bus"—and his methods were unique. He once rotated the squad over nine innings so every player got to play every position, and he guided the Mavericks despite obstacles. To quote Inside Sports magazine (March 1985): "Peters, in an effort to shake the Mavericks out of a tremendous slump, decided to pick his starting lineup out of a hat. When Reggie Thomas was not chosen, the hard-hitting outfielder responded by producing a .44 Magnum and chasing Peters to his office. Barely beating Thomas to the door, Peters scribbled a hastily revised lineup: Not only was Thomas included—he was leading off."