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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher David Holmberg has been signed for the 2019 season. Holmberg enters his first season with Somerset and first in the Atlantic League as well. The 27-year-old spent his 2018 season pitching in the Colorado Rockies organization, throwing in 22 games and striking out 65 batters across 107.0 innings. A second …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Add MLB Infielder Jermaine Curtis
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed Major League infielder Jermaine Curtis for the 2018 season. He is active for Tuesday night’s game against the New Britain Bees. Curtis enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The former fifth-round draft pick spent the first seven years of his professional career in the St. …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign Former FHS Warrior Pitcher El’Hajj Muhammad
Submitted by The Somerset Patriots. The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher El’ Hajj Muhammad, a township native and Franklin High School graduate. Muhammad enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and in the Atlantic League. He spent most of his eight-year professional career in the Cincinnati Reds organization before joining the Chicago White Sox organization …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Pitcher Vin Mazzaro’s Contract Purchased By Reds
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Vin Mazzaro’s contract has been purchased by the Cincinnati Reds organization. He will report directly to Triple-A Louisville. Mazzaro appeared in three games with Somerset (two starts), tossing six scoreless innings with six strikeouts and just one hit. Additionally, Mazzaro did not allow a baserunner over his last two …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Pitcher Donovan Hand
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Donovan Hand. Hand enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. He has two years of service at the Major League level, most recently with the Cincinnati Reds in 2015. The 6’3” hurler also spent the majority of the 2013 …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign Catcher Yovan Gonzalez
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of catcher Yovan Gonzalez. “I have heard [Somerset] is the best team to play within a great league like this one,” Gonzalez said. “I heard they treat the players well, the ballpark is nice and the fans are great. Everyone says I am going to have a great time …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Pitcher Jeremy Horst
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League left-handed pitcher Jeremy Horst. “I’m excited and looking to expand my career as a pitcher,” said Horst. “Somerset is giving me a great opportunity to test myself and prolong my career as best as I can. I have heard it is a great place to play!” …
Read More »Patriots Pitcher Matt Maloney Signed By Reds
Bridgewater, NJ – Somerset Patriots pitcher Matt Maloney has had his contract purchased by the Cincinnati Reds and will report to Triple-A. Maloney was 2-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 29 innings pitched in five games started for Somerset this season. Maloney has Major League experience with the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins. He appeared in 22 …
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