• Full name Joseph Michael Paterson
  • Born 05/19/1986 in Oakland, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: L
  • School Oregon State
  • Debut 04/02/2011
  • Drafted in the 10th round (314th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2007 (signed for $60,000).
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    Paterson works off an 84-88 mph fastball, solid changeup and fringy slider. If the slider tightens up, Paterson will be a lefty set-up man because he throws closer to 90 mph as a reliever. The movement on his fastball and changeup and his durability make him an attractive option as a starter, though, even with less velocity.

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