Great Scott

Right-handed pitcher Scott Patterson, a West Allegheny High School graduate who played in the Frontier League for the Gateway Grizzlies for two seasons, has been called up to the major leagues by the New York Yankees, making him the 15th FL alum to make the big leagues.

During the offseason, Patterson used to work as an instructor at the Bianco School of Baseball near Hendersonville.

Patterson was the final player sent to the minors this year by the Yankees following spring training. He began the season at Class AAA Scranton-Wilkes Barre. In 22 appearances, Patterson was 1-0 with three saves. In 23.2 innings he had 22 strikeouts and only five walks.

The Oakdale native is the second player to make the major leagues after playing at Consol Energy Park. Patterson pitched in two games against the Wild Things, going 1-1 in 2003. He pitched seven shutout innings to beat the Wild Things in Sauget, Ill., but one week later gave up 11 hits and five runs in 6.2 innings and took a loss at Falconi Field, er, uh, Consol Energy Park.