Baseball Fan Throws 96 MPH Fast Ball During Speed Pitch Challenge Is Signed By MLB Team

Posted on August 5, 2019
Photo Courtesy: https://twitter.com/cpatterson_7/status/1157096903894396931

It started how so many things do in today’s age; with a viral video.

A few weeks ago, 23 year old Nathan Patterson went to a baseball game with his brother when he came up to a fast pitch speed challenge that are a usually seen at ball games and county fairs.

Nathan didn’t just throw the ball kinda quick, his throws were BLAZING!

That video got into the hands of several Major League teams and now Nathan is the newest member of the Oakland A’s!

 

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“How can you not be romantic about baseball” -Billy Beane Words cannot describe this feeling and I cannot thank everyone enough who has been part of this journey so far! My family has given me nothing but constant love and support throughout the last 9 months as I pursue a dream of mine that I’ve had since I was a little kid. It’s been a roller coaster to get here with many challenges and overcoming adversity. I’m grateful for all the trainers, coaches, friends, @rsrbaseball and everyone else who has supported me thus far! And for those who tell you that you can’t achieve your dreams, use that as fuel to work even harder. Because those people are the ones that settle. I’m grateful for the @athletics organization for giving me this opportunity! This story is not over. It is not the beginning. I am writing the next chapters and excited for this journey! Time to focus even more, work even harder, and it all starts with your mindset. Go after your dreams and make them a reality!

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It goes to show, you never know who’s watching! You can read more about Nathan’s story HERE and HERE.

~ Hunter

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