Drafted in the 10th round (314th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2007 (signed for $60,000).
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Paterson works off an 84-88 mph fastball, solid changeup and fringy slider. If the slider tightens up, Paterson will be a lefty set-up man because he throws closer to 90 mph as a reliever. The movement on his fastball and changeup and his durability make him an attractive option as a starter, though, even with less velocity.
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