Somerset Patriots

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots announced today that right-handed relief pitcher, New Jersey native and Rutgers alumnus Nate Roe has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “To say I am excited to return to Somerset would be an understatement,” said Roe. “It is an honor to play in front of the best fans in the Atlantic League while wearing a Patriots …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots announced today the re-signing of 2018 Atlantic League All-Star infielder/outfielder Mike Fransoso for the 2019 season. “I’m excited to get back to work and see all the guys again,” said Fransoso. “Last year didn’t end the way we wanted. I’m ready to do what I can to help us win a championship this season.”  Fransoso enters …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots announced today that 2018 Atlantic League batting champion Craig Massey has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “Coming [to Somerset] the first day and seeing the clubhouse, I feel like I’m in the major leagues,” Massey said during the summer to MyCentralJersey.com. “This is my major leagues. I just try to be grateful for every little …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots announced today the signing of New Jersey native and former Rutgers Scarlet Knight Steve Nyisztor for the 2019 season. “I’m very excited for the upcoming year and the chance to play for the Patriots,” said Nyisztor. “Being a New Jersey native, I’ve been a fan of the team my whole life. They have a great reputation …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that the team will welcome WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan to TD Bank Ballpark for an appearance on Sunday, July 14th. Game time against the New Britain Bees is scheduled for 5:05 pm. Duggan became a fan favorite in the WWE for his patriotic character often seen going up against villains …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots announced today that right-handed pitcher Vince Molesky has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “It’s an understatement to say that I am excited to return to Somerset,” said Molesky. “I’ve been ready to return since the season ended last year; especially with the way it ended. I’m coming back hungry and ready to win a championship.”  …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Liam O’Sullivan for the 2019 season. “We’ve added another young arm from the Frontier League in Liam O’Sullivan,” said Somerset Patriots manager Brett Jodie. “Liam is a right-hander who will have the chance to come in and compete for a spot in the rotation. He has been a proven …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Jake Joyce for the 2019 season. “I’m really excited to start a new chapter with the Patriots,” said Joyce. “By knowing a couple of players from last year’s team, I was able to follow the team and the success through social media. I’ve heard nothing but great things …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots will be hosting a 30th Anniversary of the movie Major League with one of the film’s stars Corbin Bernsen, who played third baseman “Roger Dorn.” The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 11th for the team’s 5:05 pm game against the Sugar Land Skeeters at TD Bank Ballpark. Released in 1989, Major League is a …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed 2018 Frontier League Pitcher of the Year Thomas Dorminy for the 2019 season. “I have heard that Somerset is a great program,” said Dorminy. “All I want to do is win, and I’ve heard that Somerset is all about winning, so I figured it was a good match. It’s all about bringing that …