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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of infielder Scott Kelly.   “I am definitely looking forward to getting back on the field for Operation: Repeat,” said Kelly. “[Brett Jodie] and I have a good understanding on the outlook this season. My job will be to produce with my opportunities and help this team win.”   Kelly …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Matt Bywater. He enters his first season both with the Somerset Patriots and in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.   “I’m extremely excited to get to Somerset and start playing again,” Bywater said. “Hopefully we will be able to repeat as champions this year.”   The …

Bridgewater, NJ – Somerset Patriots right-handed pitcher Connor Little has signed with the Atlanta Braves organization.   He marks the sixth player that spent time with the Patriots this season to be signed by a major league organization, joining Edwin Quirarte (San Francisco Giants), Mickey Storey (Los Angeles Dodgers), Chris Marrero (Chicago White Sox), Sean Bierman (Baltimore Orioles) and Lucas …

Bridgewater, NJ – The 2015 Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced their schedule for the 2016 season. Click Here For Full Schedule!   The Somerset Patriots will begin the season at home on Thursday, April 21st against the Long Island Ducks at 7:05 pm. Opening Night will feature a championship Celebration that includes the raising of the 2015 Atlantic …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball announced today that Somerset Patriots second baseman Nate Spears, along with pitcher Roy Merritt were named to the league’s Red, White and Blue All-Defensive team.   Spears earned the distinction with another fine year for the Patriots. The former big leaguer also made appearances at both shortstop and all three outfield …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball has announced that Brett Jodie has been named the Atlantic League’s “Manager of the Year.” Outfielder Aharon Eggleston and reliever Buddy Boshers were also honored by the league as the best players at their positions.   Jodie led the Somerset Patriots to the 2015 Atlantic League Championship after a league best …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs opened the 2015 Atlantic League Championship Series with a 7-3 win over the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening.   The game was scoreless until the fourth inning when Southern Maryland got on the board on a Zach Wilson RBI single.   Somerset immediately answered with two runs in …

Central Islip, NY- The Long Island Ducks held off a late Somerset Patriots rally with one of their own to take Game Two of the Liberty Division Championship Series 5-4 at Bethpage Ballpark on Thursday night.   Following a series opener that saw Somerset’s bats come to life, the team struggled against Long Island starter Darin Downs, who carried a …

Central Islip, NY- The Somerset Patriots, powered by right fielder Michael Burgess and a strong start by Roy Merritt, defeated the Long Island Ducks 5-3 in Game 1 of the Liberty Division Championship Series at Bethpage Ballpark.   Burgess led the offense with a 3-for-4 performance, including a home run, a triple and three RBI. He would fall a double …

Bridgewater, NJ- Somerset Patriots manager Brett Jodie earned his 250th career win as manager of the team on Wednesday, August 26th as the Patriots defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters 4-2 at TD Bank Ballpark. He is the fastest Atlantic League manager ever to reach the milestone.   Jodie took over as manager in 2013 and has since amassed a record …