University of California, Santa Barbara

San Joaquin Delta College (2015-17): Spent two seasons at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Calif. under head coach Reed Peters ... Had a superlative senior season (12-2, 2.31 ERA) which led to Junior College All-American, California Pitcher of the Year, and Big 8 Pitchers of the Year honors ... Had almost twice as many victories as any other pitcher in the league ... Led the league in innings (93 2/3) and strikeouts (92) ... Gave up three earned runs or fewer in 15 of his 16 starts and allowed one or fewer in 10 of his outings, including his first seven of the year ... Tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his freshman season.

St. Mary's High School (2011-14): Earned two varsity letters at St. Mary's High School in Stockton, Calif. under head coach Rob Seha ... Pitched for the Rams ... Went 8-5 with a 1.17 ERA as a senior. 

Personal: Alex Michael Patterson was born on Oct. 3, 1995 to parents Mike and Brenda in Lodi, Calif. ... Plans on majoring in sociology ... Had one older sibling: Kendall ... Sometimes goes by the nickname "Patty" ... Roots for the San Francisco Giants ... Lists signing with UCSB as his most memorable sporting moment ... Favorite movies include The Other Guys, Anchorman, and Steve Jobs ... Listens to Kanye West, Post Malone, Akon, and Drake ... His hobbies include hunting, shoes, and cars ... Favorite athletes are Barry Bonds and Ichiro ... Likes to watch Family Guy and Friends.