David Glenn Patterson (born July 25, 1956) is a former

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who made 36 relief appearances for the

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in its 1979 season. Listed at 6' 0", 170 lb., Patterson batted and threw right handed. He was born in

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. Patterson attended

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and was drafted by the Dodgers in the 2nd round of the

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. He is a resident of

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since 2016.

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