Nathan Patterson signs a contract with the Oakland A's after recording a 96 mph fastball during a speed pitch challenge. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Patterson)

A baseball fan was signed by the Oakland Athletics after he took a speed pitch challenge at a Colorado Rockies game and threw a 96 mph fastball.

Nathan Patterson, 23, posted a photo on Instagram and Twitter of himself signing a contract with the A’s.

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