Redcliffe Teenager Signs with US Baseball Team

Now 17, he has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for 2026.

For Crotty, this is a dream come true.

He and his mum were thrilled when they got the call. It was a special moment for them.

Crotty says his mum helped him a lot.

She paid for things so he and his brothers could play baseball.

She gave him more than just money.

She was always there for him, through good and bad times.

Crotty had a shoulder injury in 2024 and couldn't play for six months.

Baseball is a family sport.

His late father loved baseball too.

Crotty wears number 43 to remember his dad.

The number reminds him of his dad's age when he died.

Having his dad's number is special for him.

Crotty is a pitcher and can throw very fast.

He needs to get even faster to play in the top US leagues.

His brother Eddie is very proud of him.

The whole family loves baseball and is happy for Patrick.

Patrick likes remembering when his team didn't lose a game.

He played for Australia in 2024.

He loves playing baseball all the time.

He and his brothers played for their local team.

Now they want to watch him play in the US.

Crotty has played for Queensland and Australia.

He is one of 43 Australians playing baseball overseas.

Crotty will train in the Dominican Republic soon.

Then he will move to Florida to play for the Phillies.

He wants other baseball players to follow their dreams.