Coaching and Umpiring Career
After retiring as a player, Peitz was a coach with the Cincinnati Reds during the 1912 season. Peitz was described by sportswriter Ken Mulford, Jr., as "one of the prize coaches when he wore the red. His cheery voice was an inspiration to the players on base and, as a matter of whispered fact, there were qualities in that sarcastic little yelp of his that never helped the fellow (pitcher) on the firing line."
In January 1913, manager Frank Chance of the New York Yankees tried to hire Peitz to work with the Yankees' young pitchers. At the time, Chance opined that Peitz was "one of the best coachers and would be just the man to handle the Yankee boxmen." Peitz instead signed as a coach for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1913 season, working principally as a third-base coach. At age 42, Peitz also made a brief return as a player, appearing in three games for the Cardinals in 1913. Peitz's turn at catcher was necessitated due to injuries to the Cardinals' catchers, and Peitz proved to be a valuable substitute. One sportswriter at the time noted: "He performed like a youngster and even showed up the famous Archer. He threw the speedy Zimmerman out twice when he tried to steal."
In September 1914, after being released by the Cardinals, Peitz signed to coach the Kansas City Blues of the American Association.
In January 1915, Peitz was hired as umpire in the Central League. In May 1915, Peitz announced his retirement as an umpire, indicating that he had been forced to retire due to illness.
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