The Normal CornBelters announced the addition of Josh Patton to the coaching staff. Patton brings over 12 years of professional baseball experience to the organization. He spent his baseball career in the Northern League and the American Association with the Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks, Sioux City Explores, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Lincoln Saltdogs, and Sioux Falls Canaries. Patton currently holds the Northern league records for the most games played in a season (96), putouts in a season (219), assists in a season (308), total chances in a season (545) and double plays in a season (76).”
I am excited to be working with Manager Hal Lanier on this new professional baseball team” said Patton. “Coming to Normal will be something special for me. I hope to mentor the players and give them guidance from my experience in professional baseball.”
A former All-Star infielder, Patton finished his career with a .308 batting average, 88 home runs 624 RBI, and 75 stolen bases. He won the American Association championship with Sioux Falls in 2008.