Tag Archives: 2016 Roster

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Evan Meek.   Meek enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The righty comes to Bridgewater with six seasons of service at the Major League level, including five with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2008-2012) and most recently with the Baltimore Orioles …

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 invited pitcher J.B. Kole and catcher Mike Kerns from the open tryouts to join the team in spring training beginning at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday, April 12th.   Kole is a right-handed pitcher from Basking Ridge, New Jersey with two seasons of service in the Milwaukee Brewers organization at the Rookie Ball …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Mike Thomas. The Rider University alumnus owns a 12-10 career record with a 2.98 ERA, 19 saves and 297 strikeouts over 250.2 innings of work.   “I have heard that the Atlantic League is a cool, competitive league where I know I will be tested,” Thomas said. …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Efrain Nieves.   “I have heard a lot of great things about the Patriots, city, organization and fans,” Nieves said. “I talked to David Vidal, Will Oliver, Roy Merritt and Connor Little about the Patriots and how I wanted to come and play here. I am real …

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 catcher/ first baseman Robert Kral, a native of Randolph New Jersey.   “This will be the first time for me to play close to home in my professional career, so I am real excited about that,” Kral said. “I remember playing some showcases in the ballpark and have heard …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Jeremy McBryde.   “I am very excited to get back out and start pitching again,” McBryde said. “I’m willing to help out anywhere the team needs me, but it looks like more back-end of the bullpen work. That is where I feel comfortable and where I have …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Darin Gorski.   “After speaking with [director of player personnel] Jon [Hunton], it sounds like there is going to be a lot of opportunity for me to play here,” said Gorski. “I am excited about getting here, meeting the guys and proving what I can do.”   …