Pat Light

Pat Light transitioned from a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball to a hospitality entrepreneur, focusing on distinctive lifestyle offerings. After being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the first round (37th overall) of the 2012 MLB Draft, Pat Light embarked on a notable professional baseball career following a highly decorated collegiate and high school record. While attending Christian Brothers Academy, he achieved an undefeated 20-0 career record with a 1.52 ERA, the lowest in Shore Conference history, leading his team to the NJSIAA Non-Public A state championship in 2009. At Monmouth University, Light set single-season records in 2012 for 102 strikeouts and 101.1 innings pitched, earning him the New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association Pitcher-of-the-Year award and becoming the highest draft pick in the school’s history.

He played for their Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, before concluding his professional baseball career in April 2018. Following his distinguished athletic career, Light leveraged his drive and leadership to transition into entrepreneurship, founding The Light Group (TLG). As CEO of The Light Group, Pat Light curates distinctive hospitality and lifestyle offerings, with a particular focus on developing innovative projects in Hoboken, New Jersey. His entrepreneurial endeavors reflect a continued commitment to creating unique and high-quality experiences, translating his competitive spirit and strategic thinking from the baseball diamond to the dynamic world of business.