Corey Patterson is a former professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on August 13, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia, and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the 1998 MLB draft.
Patterson made his MLB debut with the Cubs in 2000 and quickly established himself as a promising young player. He had a strong rookie season, hitting .253 with 12 home runs, 57 runs batted in (RBIs), and 33 stolen bases. He followed that up with an even better season in 2001, hitting .268 with 14 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases.
Over the next few years, Patterson continued to be a productive player for the Cubs, but he struggled with consistency and injuries. He had a breakout season in 2004, hitting .266 with 24 home runs, 72 RBIs, and 32 stolen bases, but he was unable to replicate that success in subsequent seasons.
In 2006, Patterson was traded to the Baltimore Orioles, where he played for two seasons. He had a solid first season with the Orioles, hitting .276 with 16 home runs, 53 RBIs, and 45 stolen bases, but he struggled in his second season, hitting just .269 with 5 home runs, 37 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases.
After leaving the Orioles, Patterson bounced around the league, playing for several different teams over the next few years. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, and Toronto Blue Jays, among others, but he was never able to recapture the success he had early in his career.
Patterson's final season in the majors was in 2011, when he played for the Milwaukee Brewers. He appeared in just 20 games that season, hitting .180 with 1 home run and 2 RBIs.
Overall, Patterson had a solid career in the majors, playing for 12 seasons and hitting .252 with 118 home runs, 431 RBIs, and 228 stolen bases. He was known for his speed and athleticism, and he was a valuable player for several teams throughout his career. While he never became a superstar, he was a consistent contributor and a fan favorite for many years.
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