Pat is one of the most impressive young power hitters in the game. The former University of Miami standout reached the Major Leagues on May 24, 2000 and didn't disappoint. In his first game, he tripled after hitting the ball over the centerfield hill in Houston. Before long, Pat was knocking the ball over the wall.

Despite playing just 111 games that season, he led National League rookies in home runs (18), extra-base hits (46), RBI (79) and doubles (27). Pat also hit .727 with the bases loaded (8-for-11, 20 RBI) and was the only rookie with two grand slams. Drafted first overall in June 1998, Pat spent all of 2001 with the Phillies and helped the club make a valiant run at the Braves in the NL East. He blasted 18 of his 27 home runs after the All-Star break and completed the season with 89 RBI and a .258 batting average. Pat also tied Toronto's Raul Mondesi for the major-league lead in outfield assists (18).

When Pat connects, there's usually no doubt. For that reason, he's drawn some comparisons to former big leaguer Mark McGwire. Pat won the NCAA batting title (.484) in 1996 as a freshman at Miami. He hit .442 during his career with the Hurricanes and his .888 career slugging percentage ranks second in the NCAA behind Pete Incaviglia of Oklahoma State (.915). No wonder Pat won the 1998 Golden Spikes Award as the nation's top amateur player.

--BigLeaguers.com