Somerset Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signings of former Major League infielders Mat Gamel and Robert Andino Gamel begins his first year with the Patriots having spent parts of five seasons from 2008-2012 in the Majors with the Milwaukee Brewers. Over that span, Gamel hit six home runs with 29 RBI, including five home runs in 2009. …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots and Spearhead Staffing have teamed up to hire a Kid CEO for the 2015 season.   Interviews for the Kid CEO will be conducted during the Patriots Fan Fest event on Saturday, April 11th from 12:00-3:00 pm. All young fans ages 8-15 that are interested are encouraged to attend Fan Fest and check in by …

Bridgewater, NJ- Somerset Patriots Chairman Steve Kalafer has announced that the team has extended the contract of President/General Manager Patrick McVerry for eight years. The significance of this contract extension is that it will have McVerry in his role for 25 years. The announcement was made at a special luncheon at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Somerville, NJ on Wednesday, March 18th. …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signings of infielders Greg Hopkins and David Vidal.   Hopkins arrives in Somerset after spending his entire professional baseball career in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. In five seasons with the Brewers, he has reached as high as Double-A.   The Mansfield, Massachusetts native split time between High-A Brevard County and Double-A …

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 …

Bridgewater, NJ- Somerset Patriots Chairman Steve Kalafer has received the Legacy Leadership Award from the Central New Jersey Community Development Corporation (CJCDC).   Kalafer received the award for his philanthropy and community activism individually and through Flemington Car & Truck Country, the Somerset Patriots, and documentary films.   “Our 2015 honorees represent a unique set of Central Jersey residents who …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that single game tickets for the 2015 season will go on sale on Wednesday, January 7th.   Tickets will be on sale at TD Bank Ballpark beginning at 9:00 am, 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 …

Bridgewater, N.J. – Somerset Patriots designated hitter Jake Fox has signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization with a Major League Spring Training invite.   Last year, the Indiana native split the majority of his time between Mexico (Laguna) and Double-A Reading in the Philadelphia Phillies organization before finishing the season with the Patriots. Overall, Fox combined …

Bridgewater, N.J. – The Somerset Patriots hosted its annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 13 at TD Bank Ballpark. All of the toys were donated to The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots of Central Jersey.   A record number of toys were collected from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Somerset Patriots Team Store. Manager Emeritus Sparky …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots will receive the Community Service Award from Alternatives Inc. for the team’s work in providing assistance and support to Alternatives, Inc. and their clientele.   Alternatives, Inc. is a community-based; non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with special needs reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community by providing residential opportunities …