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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 …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and manager Brett Jodie have announced the coaching staff for the 2020 season. Former Patriot infielder Ty Wright has been hired as the new Third Base/Hitting Coach, while Jon Hunton will return as the team’s Pitching Coach/ Director of Baseball Operations. Fox Beyer will continue to work as a volunteer Assistant Coach. “It means a ton. …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher James Pugliese for the 2019 season. His rights were acquired in a trade with the York Revolution for the rights to infielder Nate Coronado. “I’m really excited to be coming home and playing for Somerset,” said Pugliese. “This will be the closest I’ve been to home while playing home …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Stephen Perakslis. Perakslis enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and the Atlantic League. He began the 2018 season in Arkansas, the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, where he had a 3-1 record and 27 strikeouts over 41.2 innings pitched in 28 games.  Before joining the …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed five-year Major League outfielder Julio Borbon for the 2018 season. “This is something that I am really excited about,” said Borbon. “A lot of my former teammates have said great things about Somerset and the league. I am very excited to continue my career because I remain really passionate about the game. I …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have acquired infielder Tony Thomas from the St. Paul Saints (American Association) for future considerations. Thomas enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. He has spent the last two seasons with the Saints, playing in 98 games in the 2016 season and 86 games earlier in 2017. This year, …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of 11-year Major League veteran pitcher Jerome Williams.   Williams’ Major League career spans 236 games for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals.   He has 52 wins for his Major League career that …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have signed former team right-handed pitcher and three-year Major Leaguer Mitch Atkins for the 2017 season.   “There is definitely a reason why I wanted to come back to Somerset,” said Atkins. “It’s because it is a great place to play, the fans are awesome and there is a winning atmosphere.”   Atkins will …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of first baseman and 2012 Major League All-Star Bryan LaHair. “I was excited to see that the opportunity to come back to a winning environment in Somerset was there,” said LaHair. “I look forward to putting in the hard work to get us to the finish line this year.”   …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League outfielder Brad Snyder.   “I spoke with [manager] Brett Jodie earlier and he got me real excited for the season,” said Snyder. “We should have a high-scoring offense with a top pitching staff. Looks like we will have a great team with a great chance to win.” …