a former Blizz batboy when his older brothers played for the Blizz, Paul is the 3rd Barton to pitch for the Blizzard. A stellar career with the Parksville Royals which included 2 years with the Jr National squad, Paul moved on to Panola Junior College in the NCAA where he was drafted by the Cincinatti Reds in the 39th Rd of the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft.