Somerset Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, along with Magic 98.3 FM and WCTC 1450 AM, have announced that the team will host National Anthem Auditions on Saturday, March 12th from 12-4 pm at the Menlo Park Mall in Edison.   The event will be a fundraiser designed to benefit Operation Shoebox New Jersey, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to collecting donated supplies to …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of catcher/ infielder David Vidal.   Vidal returns to Somerset for his second year with the Patriots. Last season, he hit .259 with 12 home runs and a team-leading 63 RBI. Vidal also led the team in games played (124), at-bats (471) and hits (122) during the regular season.   …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of outfielder Aharon Eggleston.   The 2015 Atlantic League all-star and one of the “Outfielders of the Year” returns to Somerset for his fourth season with the Patriots. Last year, he finished second in the league in on-base percentage (.390) and seventh in batting (.289), while also tallying five home …

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.   “Even though I have a couple seasons under my belt doing both roles the preparation for the 2016 season is similar to any other except for this season we are defending champions. …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the hiring of Glen Barker as the team’s new hitting/ third base coach for the 2016 season.   Barker played in 235 games for the Houston Astros from 1999 through 2001. In 1999, Barker hit .288 with 23 runs scored, 21 hits, two doubles, a home run, 11 RBI and 17 stolen bases …

Bridgewater, NJ- Big Apple Circus returns to Bridgewater, New Jersey for the company’s 38th season with the New Jersey Premiere of The Grand Tour! Tickets start at $25, and the show runs from February 12 – March 13, 2016 under the Big Top at TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park (GPS: 860 East Main Street) Bridgewater, NJ. To purchase tickets …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that single game tickets for the 2016 season are now on sale.   Tickets are available at TD Bank Ballpark beginning, by calling the Patriots Ticket Office at (908) 252-0700, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.   Ticket prices are $13.50 for Premium Field Box Seats, $11.50 for Field Box Seats, and $10.50 for Upper …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that shortstop Robert Andino has been signed by the Miami Marlins and will report to Triple-A.   Andino had 115 hits, 30 doubles, four home runs, and 56 RBI in 123 games for Somerset in 2015.   Andino has nine years of Major League experience, having spent parts of four seasons with both …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that reliever Buddy Boshers has been signed by the Minnesota Twins and has received a major league spring training invite with the organization.   Boshers was the 2015 Atlantic League Relief Pitcher of the Year, finishing with a 1.00 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 54 innings pitched over 52 games.   “We are …

Bridgewater, NJ – Chairman Steve Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots presented the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders with the Community Leadership All-Star Award at the team’s annual holiday reception for marketing partners on Wednesday, December 9th.   The Community Leadership All-Star Award was created by the Somerset Patriots to recognize the outstanding achievements of an individual or organization to …