Adrian College

Entering the Season: Played first two years at Lake Michigan College, a National Junior College Athletic Association program based in Benton Harbor...had a 65-game career with the Red Hawks...adds depth to the Bulldogs' lineup at first base...returning starter in second year with the Adrian program...

2018 (Junior Year):

• First season with the Bulldogs, 

2017 (Sophomore Year):

• Wore uniform No. 4
• Batted .393 in 89 at-bats over 32 games played
• Had eight doubles among 35 hits, slugging .539; produced 48 total bases
• Walked seven times and was hit by pitch on four occasions for a .460 on-base average
• Had 22 runs batted in and scored 11 runs himself 

2016 (Freshman Year): 

• Wore uniform No. 26
• Led LMC in hitting (.356), slugging (.609), on-base percentage (.429), doubles (7), home runs (5) and total bases (53)
• Walked 10 times and added 15 RBI; scored 16 runs and had 31 hits

High School Information:

• Graduated from Comstock High in 2015
• Lettered in baseball and basketball for three years
• Helped the baseball team capture a district title in 2014
• All-Conference selection his final two years and an all-region selection in 2014

Why did I choose Adrian College?: “Their successful baseball program.”

What are my career goals?: “To become a State Trooper.”

What are my athletic goals?: “To become the best player I can be.”

Who has had the biggest influence on me as an athlete and why? “My parents for always pushing me.”

Personal Information:

• Majoring in criminal justice with a minor in psychology
• Full name is Chad Brian Paddock
• Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Jul. 22, 1997
• Son of Theresa O’Brien and Richard Paddock
• Favorites: Sports teams--St. Louis Cardinals, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Lions; Athletes--Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols; TV shows--Shameless, SportsCenter; Musician--Post Malone; Food--Chicken wings, pizza, french fries
• Enjoys hunting, fishing, and hanging out with friends