Rob was a contributor both on the mound and at the plate during his freshman season before being injured.  Healthy again, he should once again be a factor for the Bearcats as a pitcher and with the bat.

2006: Appeared in 12 games as a hitter, starting at DH twice... went 4-17 with three RBIs and two runs scored... Made three appearances and one start on the mound... Threw 6 1/3 innings total

High School: Played four seasons at Mount Pleasant Area... named All-Section and Section MVP... Selected to play in 2005 WPIAL All Star Game... Four-year member of school's basketball team and one-year member of golf team

Personal: Born 3-25-87... Son of Barb and Bob Patula... Majoring in Mathematics with Education minor