Nathan Patterson used to have a fastball and a dream. That fastball just made the dream come true.
The 23-year-old was just another fan two weeks ago when he attended a Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field and decided to hop in the speed pitch challenge.But then he threw a fastball at 94 miles per hour. Then another. Then a bit faster: 96 mph. In video posted to Twitter by his brother, Christian Patterson, the amateur pitcher could be seen throwing heaters that rival the best professionals in the game.
— Christian Patterson July 15, 2019 Christian tweeted the video with an appeal:"@MLB Let's get him signed!"It may have had the intended effect: Patterson is the newest member of the Oakland A's. He posted an Instagram photo of himself signing a contract on Thursday night.Read MoreThe organization said it wanted him to get settled in the pros before speaking to the press. Patterson referred questions to his agent, who hasn't responded to requests for comment.
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