Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League right-handed pitcher Ryan Reid. Reid enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He comes to Bridgewater with a one season of service at the Major League level. Reid appeared in seven games with the Pittsburgh Pirates in …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign Former Rider University LHP Mike Thomas
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. …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Re-Sign Record Breaking Closer Jon Hunton
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 …
Read More »Jake Fox Returns To Somerset
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed the 2013 Atlantic League Player of the Year Jake Fox. Fox was leading the Atlantic League with 25 home runs and 82 RBI and was among the league leaders in several offensive categories including a .310 batting average before signing to play for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season. Despite playing in 96 …
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