Jeff Patterson: podcast appearances and interviews

Jeff Patterson, born on October 1, 1968, is an entrepreneur, martial artist, mentor, and author of The Yielding Warrior. He is affiliated with Northwest Fighting Arts and the Portland Tai Chi Academy. Before his current pursuits, Patterson was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played briefly with the New York Yankees in 1995, appearing in three games. During his Major League career, he allowed three hits in 3.1 innings with an earned run average of 2.70. Prior to his professional baseball career, Patterson played college baseball at Cypress College, where he set a school record by striking out 129 batters in a single season in 1989, a record that stood until 1999. Transitioning from sports, he has dedicated himself to martial arts and personal development, integrating his athletic background into his teachings and mentoring practices.