(April 30, 2020, Lancaster, Pa.) – On what was originally scheduled to be the 2020 Atlantic League Opening Day, the league has issued an update regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Atlantic League Championship Season remains officially postponed as ALPB and club officials continue to closely track coronavirus developments. All teams are adhering to guidelines issued by federal, …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Mourn The Loss Of Baseball Great Jim Frey
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots join the entire baseball community in mourning the loss of Jim Frey, who passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 12th at the age of 88. Frey was instrumental in the creation of the Somerset Patriots and held the position of Vice Chairman in the early days of the …
Read More »Atlantic League Season Delayed Due To Coronavirus
(March 16, 2020, Lancaster, Pa.) – Atlantic League President Rick White said today the CDC recommendation that organizers cancel or postpone in-person events consisting of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks has made clear the Atlantic League’s Opening Day of April 30 will be delayed. He also announced that ALPB Professional Tryout Mini-Camps slated for late March …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Announce 2020 National Anthem Audition Winners
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the winners of their National Anthem Auditions held at Bridgewater Commons on Saturday, March 7th. The event was originally designed to select ten performers, but due to the talented crop of performers, the Somerset Patriots selected 13 finalists this year. The selected singers are Myrna Lloyd (Somerset), Justin Luckenbaugh (Piscataway), Kayla Fiore & …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Acquire Major League LHP Pat Dean
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed former Major League left-handed pitcher Pat Dean for the 2020 season. His rights were originally acquired in a trade with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in exchange for the rights to right-handed pitcher Devin Burke. “I’m really excited to join the team,” said Dean. “I live in New Jersey, so this will give …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Bring Back INF Scott Kelly
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that “fan favorite” infielder Scott Kelly has been re-signed for the 2020 season. “It’s an honor to put the Patriots uniform on again,” said Kelly. “The team is ready to compete and we are looking forward to seeing all of the fans on May 1st.” Kelly enters his seventh season with the Somerset …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Announce Launch of New Mobile App
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the launch of a brand new mobile app, available now for download in the Apple App Store and for Android phones on Google Play. “We value our fans passion for the Somerset Patriots, so we wanted to provide them an all-in-one app to follow their team and earn rewards by coming to games,” …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Announce Chuck Stewart As Team’s New Hitting Coach
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that former New Britain Bees hitting coach Chuck Stewart has been named as the team’s new Hitting Coach for the 2020 season. “It’s been an exciting day for the Stewart family. We are so thrilled to be joining the Somerset Patriots organization,” said Stewart. “I mean no offense to any of the other …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Land ALPB Champion RHP Jay Gause
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher and 2017 Atlantic League champion Jay Gause for the 2020 season. “I’m real excited to get going,” said Gause. “I’ve always loved pitching in Somerset, even if it was with a different team. I liked the crowd a lot. It was always a great environment.” Gause enters his first season with the …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Welcome Back Big Leaguer Jimmy Paredes
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that six-year Major League veteran Jimmy Paredes has been re-signed for the 2020 season. “I feel great coming back to the Patriots,” said Paredes. “It feels like I’m coming back home. Somerset is another family to me.” Paredes enters his second season with the Somerset Patriots and third in the Atlantic League. The …
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