Spencer Patton

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Spencer Patton
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Patton with the Texas Rangers
Chicago Cubs – No. 40
Relief pitcher
Born: (1988-02-20) February 20, 1988 (age 36)
Urbana, Illinois
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2014, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
(through October 4, 2015)
Win-loss record 2-1
Earned run average 6.75
Strikeouts 36
WHIP 1.320
Teams

Spencer Burdette Patton (born February 20, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers.

Amateur career

High School

Patton attended South Central High School in Farina, Illinois where he played both basketball and baseball. In basketball, Patton was a third-team all state selection as a senior and in baseball was named all-area player of the year.[1]

College

Patton attended Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois where he played baseball for one year. He then transferred to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Following his senior season at SIUE, Patton was awarded the NCAA Division I Rawlings Gold Glove Award for 2011.[2]

Professional career

Kansas City Royals

Patton was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 24th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.[3]

Texas Rangers

Patton was traded from the Royals to the Texas Rangers for Jason Frasor on July 16, 2014.[4] He made his major league debut on September 4, 2014.

Chicago Cubs

On November 20, 2015, the Rangers traded Patton to the Chicago Cubs for minor leaguer Frandy Delarosa.[5]

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