2005 SEASON: Utilized as a backup outfielder for the Comets.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for 2004 CIF-San Diego Section Division I championship team under coach Justin Machado at La Costa Canyon. ... Batted .324 with 10 doubles, a home run and 20 RBIs as a senior in 2004. ... Hit .309 with 4 home runs and 19 RBIs as a junior at San Dieguito Academy in 2003.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 18, 1985, in San Diego. ... Son of Bob and Linda Patterson.

(Note: Updated on June 2, 2005. Player biographies are updated at least weekly during the season.)