STUDENT IN STUDENT-ATHLETE
» 2022-23 Academic All-PacWest Team
2023 (Sophomore): Made three appearances on the mound, totaling 5.2 innings with one loss on record ... Closed out final 1.2 innings for a shut-out relief effort in a loss to Azusa Pacific (March 11).
2021-2022: Did not play.
BEFORE HAWAI‘I HILO
» Spent first two years at Sonoma State University (California)
» 2020 graduate of El Molino High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball
» Also participated in basketball
PERSONAL
» Prefers to go by "Pat"
» Nickname is "Paddy the Baddy"
» Born March 2002 in California
» Parents: Amanda and Ryan Atkinson
» Has a younger brother
» Career Aspirations: Play Professional Baseball and Nature/Wildlife Conservation
» Plays summer ball for CCL Sonoma Stompers
WHY HAWAI‘I HILO
» "The numerous opportunities offered in terms of my environmental major to help me pursue my career in nature conservancy, as well as the close-knit community that offers tremendous support not only within the University, but also in the town of Hilo as a whole."
FAVORITES
» Hobbies: Skim Boarding, Cliff Jumping, Hooping
» Sports Moment: Striking out 21 batters in a game.
» Sports Teams: San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors
» Athletes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bo Jackson
» Movies: US, White Men Can't Jump
» Shows: Dave, The Last Man On Earth
» Musicians: Mac Dre, Takeoff, Nef the Pharaoh
» Video Games: NBA 2K, Wii Sports