Good Stuff About Patterson

With some bloggers and fans concerned about Patterson's strike zone/and base running judgement, I thought I should point out an area that is being over looked.

The last couple days we have seen Patterson leg out infield singles. I have noticed that if the defensive person is lunging left or right or bobbles the ball just once then Patterson will beat the throw to first or the defender wont even try throwing.

On a few occasions in this young season Patterson has prevented double plays by sheer hustle.

The only other person in baseball, that I have seen, who makes defenders rush this quickly is Ichiro Suzuki. Which is a testament to Patterson's speed, and should put away any doubts that he isn't fully recovered from his knee injury.

He is 24, not everyone turns into Albert Pujols out of the gate. Give it time.