Luke Patton Signs Professional Contract with Lexington Legends

LEXINGTON, KY – Transylvania’s Luke Patton has signed a professional contract with the Lexington Legends, the team announced on Sunday. Patton capped off his collegiate career with a standout season on the mound for Transylvania during the 2026 campaign. The Ashland native appeared in 23 games, compiling a 5-1 record and five saves with a 2.13 ERA across 38.0 innings pitched. He was selected to the All-Conference First Team in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC). Patton established himself as one of the Pioneers’ most dependable bullpen arms throughout the season, limiting opposing hitters to a .167 batting average while…