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 …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Welcome Back Big Leaguer Jimmy Paredes
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that six-year Major League veteran Jimmy Paredes has been re-signed for the 2020 season. “I feel great coming back to the Patriots,” said Paredes. “It feels like I’m coming back home. Somerset is another family to me.” Paredes enters his second season with the Somerset Patriots and third in the Atlantic League. The …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Land Six Year Big Leaguer Jimmy Paredes
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 Patriots Add Utility Player Justin Trapp
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of utility player Justin Trapp. Trapp enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots, as well as his first in the Atlantic League. The 26-year old began his 2017 campaign with Sussex County of the Can-Am League, where he stole 15 bases and knocked in 16 runs in 45 …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign Major League Pitcher Vin Mazzaro
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League right-handed pitcher Vin Mazzaro. Mazzaro enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and in the Atlantic League. He has eight seasons of Major League service for the Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants. He pitched in two games for …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Re-Sign 1B Matt Fields
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of first baseman Matt Fields. “I am extremely excited about coming back to play in Somerset,” said Fields. “Last year, I was in a place where baseball was not fun anymore, and [the Patriots] changed that for me. I look forward to having fun, growing as a player and …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign LHP Brandon Sisk
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Brandon Sisk. “I’ve heard a lot of great things about Somerset’s fans, clubhouse, facilities and quality of baseball,” Sisk said. “[Director of Player Personnel Jon Hunton and manager Brett Jodie] have been looking at me for a while and things never really matched up. I’m looking …
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