Tag Archives: 2014 Team

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Daniel Herrera. Herrera has Major League experience with the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. He last pitched in the Majors during the 2011 season, including 16 games for the Mets where he finished 0-1 with a 1.13 ERA and five strikeouts in eight innings pitched.

Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks (8-18) defeated the Somerset Patriots (16-8) 7-5 Wednesday afternoon from Campbell’s Field. Somerset still leads the 2014 Turnpike Series 6-3. In the bottom of the first inning third baseman Bryant Nelson smacked a RBI double to give Camden an early 1-0 advantage.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed first baseman Eddy Martinez-Esteve. Martinez-Esteve was among the Atlantic League leaders in hitting throughout an All-Star 2013 season for Somerset. He finished with a .355 batting average, 93 hits, 13 doubles, five home runs, and 48 RBI in 77 games played.

Bridgewater, NJ- Former NFL wide receiver and Plainfield, NJ native Donald Jones will be working out with the Somerset Patriots during Spring Training. Jones joined the team on Thursday morning and took batting practice during the Patriots workout before their scheduled game against the Camden Riversharks. He will be with the team for the next few days of Spring Training.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of second baseman/utility player Nate Spears and utility player Steve Nikorak. Spears has Major League experience with the Boston Red Sox in 2011 and 2012, where he played in seven games.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signings of outfielders Robbie Widlansky and Cory Harrilchak. Widlansky has experience in the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organizations, reaching the Triple-A level twice.