David Christopher Patton (born May 18, 1984) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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Career

Patton graduated from Kentridge High School in 2002, and then attended Green River Community College. He was selected by the Colorado Rockies in 12th Round (350th overall) of 2004 MLB draft and made his

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debut in 2004, with the

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, going 2-3 in 17 games. He split the 2005 season with the

Tri-City Dust Devils The Tri-City Dust Devils are a Minor League Baseball team in the northwest United States, based in Pasco, Washington. The Dust Devils are members of the Northwest League and are affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels. Tri-City plays their home gam ...

and the

Asheville Tourists The Asheville Tourists are a Minor League Baseball team of the South Atlantic League and the High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. They are located in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville teams have played under the Tourists moniker in differen ...

. Patton had a 7-4 record in Single-A Asheville in 2006. In 2007 and 2008, Patton pitched for the

Modesto Nuts The Modesto Nuts are a Minor League Baseball team of the California League and the Single-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. They are located in Modesto, California, and are named for the several types of nuts grown in the region. They play the ...

, having a combined 9-10 record in two seasons there. Patton was chosen by the

in the 2008 Rule 5 Draft and was added to the Cubs' opening day bullpen. Patton appeared in 20 games for the Cubs, managing to compile a 3–1 record despite a 6.83 ERA with 19 walks and 23 strikeouts. He was released by the Cubs on December 12, 2010 and did not appear in professional game.

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Career

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