Will Patota

Career Accolades

Provided UA with a big bat off the bench, working in 22 games with four starts
Recorded five hits, including two doubles and a home run, as part of his .179 average (5-28)
Added seven RBI and three runs while drawing three walks as a junior
Made two starts at designated hitter against McNeese on Feb. 20-21 for his first action as a member of the Crimson Tide

Spent two seasons at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley
Saw time in eight games during the pandemic-shortened season
Recorded five hits, including three doubles and a home run, in 2020
Also posted three RBI and three runs scored while walking twice and stealing a base as a sophomore
Earned all-conference honors in his first season at Southern Union
Played in 44 total games as a freshman, batting .407 with 16 doubles, four triples and eight home runs
Added 39 RBI and 31 runs scored to go with five stolen bases and 15 walks in that first season at SUSCC

Attended Pinecrest Academy in South Forsyth, Ga.
Selected as the 2018 All-Forsyth County News Player of the Year
Recorded 12 doubles and 14 home runs as part of his .438 average as a senior
Named first team all-region along with second team all-county and all-state in 2017
Batted .400 with five home runs and 23 RBI as a junior
Earned first team all-county accolades in 2016 following his sophomore campaign
Led Forsyth County in average at .486 while also pacing the area in fielding percentage in 2016
A two-sport athlete who also competed in football for the Paladins