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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of right-handed starting pitcher Will Oliver.   Oliver returns for his second season with the Somerset Patriots and second in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The righty made five starts for Reynosa of the Mexican League to begin the 2016 season.   The Newport Beach, California native joined the Patriots …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Donovan Hand.   Hand enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. He has two years of service at the Major League level, most recently with the Cincinnati Reds in 2015. The 6’3” hurler also spent the majority of the 2013 …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Scott McGregor.   “I heard that the Patriots won the Atlantic League championship last year, so it is real exciting to join the team,” said McGregor. “I had a great talk with [manager] Brett [Jodie} about my role this year, and look forward to playing in a …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of left-handed pitcher Anthony Collazo.   “I am excited to be back and start the chase for those back-to-back championships,” Collazo said. “I’m thankful for the coaching staff wanting me back for another season, and I am just looking forward to helping the team win games.”   Collazo enters his …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Connor Little   “I’m real excited to get back to Somerset and be a Patriot again,” said Little. Our goal is to come in and bring another championship home this season. [Manager] Brett Jodie and [pitching coach] Cory Domel see a lot of potential in me, so …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of outfielder Carlos Guzman.   “Somerset is a first-class organization,” Guzman said. “I talked to [manager] Brett [Jodie] and will be playing mostly right field, but I can help out any way that they need me. I am just happy to come over and start playing.”   Guzman enters his …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of infielder Scott Kelly.   “I am definitely looking forward to getting back on the field for Operation: Repeat,” said Kelly. “[Brett Jodie] and I have a good understanding on the outlook this season. My job will be to produce with my opportunities and help this team win.”   Kelly …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Matt Bywater. He enters his first season both with the Somerset Patriots and in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.   “I’m extremely excited to get to Somerset and start playing again,” Bywater said. “Hopefully we will be able to repeat as champions this year.”   The …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Sean Bierman’s contract has been purchased by the Baltimore Orioles organization and he will report to Double-A.   Bierman was leading the league in wins with a 10-2 record and was second in ERA with a 1.79. Bierman also struck out 60 batters in 115.2 innings pitched in 17 …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of record-breaking closer Jon Hunton, who will also serve once again as the Director of Player Personnel.   Hunton became the first player in professional baseball to hold the title of Director of Player Personnel while still playing last season.   “Somerset is where I want to be and I’m …