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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that six-year Major Leaguer Jimmy Paredes has been signed for the 2019 season. He was acquired in a trade with the Lancaster Barnstormers for a player to be named later. “I’m feeling good; ready to starting playing again,” said Paredes. “I can’t wait to until I get to Somerset with the team and we …
Read More »Somerset Brings Back Major League LHP Brett Oberholtzer
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed four-year Major League left-handed pitcher Brett Oberholtzer for the 2019 season. “I’d like to thank Somerset for bringing me back on board again,” said Oberholtzer. “This gives me another great opportunity to move my career forward.” Oberholtzer technically enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League, though he …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign Atlantic League All-Star Luis Cruz
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed 2018 Atlantic League left-handed pitcher Luis Cruz for the 2019 season. “I am very happy to be able to play with the Somerset Patriots this season,” said Cruz. “I will do everything in my power to help this team win.” Cruz enters his first year in Somerset and second season in the Atlantic League. …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Ink Major League LHP Brett Oberholtzer
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed four-year Major League left-handed pitcher Brett Oberholtzer for the 2018 season. “I’ve heard a lot of great things about Somerset,” said Oberholtzer. “This was the best chance for me to not only get better, but also continue my career.” Oberholtzer enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign 11-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher Jerome Williams
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 …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign Major League Pitcher Rudy Owens
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League left-handed pitcher Rudy Owens. Owens enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The southpaw has made one start at the Major League level with the Houston Astros in 2014. He worked 5.2 innings in a start against …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Re-Sign MLB Pitcher Mickey Storey
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of Major League starting pitcher Mickey Storey. “I really enjoyed my time in Somerset last year,” Storey said. “I’m excited to duplicate the great clubhouse camaraderie that we had last season. Obviously we achieved a lot on the field, and it will be tough to duplicate that success again, …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Hire Glen Barker As Hitting/ 3B Coach
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the hiring of Glen Barker as the team’s new hitting/ third base coach for the 2016 season. Barker played in 235 games for the Houston Astros from 1999 through 2001. In 1999, Barker hit .288 with 23 runs scored, 21 hits, two doubles, a home run, 11 RBI and 17 stolen bases …
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