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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that 2014 Atlantic League Left-Handed Pitcher of the Year and 2015 league-champion Matt Zielinski has been signed for the 2017 season.   “The Somerset Patriots are a first-class organization,” said Zielinski. “I am excited for the opportunity to help replicate the success we had in 2015.”   Zielinski enters his third season …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that Major League outfielder Jerry Sands has been signed for the 2017 season.   “I have heard a lot of good things not only about the Somerset Patriots, but also about the Atlantic League,” said Sands. “I look forward to playing in front of the best fans in the league and giving …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Kyler Newby for the 2017 season. “I look forward to seeing the familiar faces along with the new faces in Somerset for the 2017 season,” said Newby. “Last year we came up a little short, but this year I look forward to doing my part so we …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that catcher Yovan Gonzalez has been re-signed for the 2017 season.   “I am really excited about coming back to Somerset,” said Gonzalez. “I really had a lot of fun last year and I loved it! Now I am ready to get that championship back.”   Gonzalez enters his second season with …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of utility-player Olmo Rosario for the 2017 season.   “I have wanted to play in Somerset for a while now,” said Rosario. “I have spoken with other players who have said they enjoyed it here. I always want to be comfortable where I am playing, and I feel that Somerset …

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 re-signing of outfielder Carlos Guzman for the 2017 season.   “I’m excited to come back and bring a championship back to the Patriots,” said Guzman. “I’m giving it all I have this season and leaving it all out there because I feel that I’m going to retire after this year. I …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Seth Webster for the 2017 season.   “I have done a lot of research and I am super excited about joining the Somerset Patriots,” said Webster. “Everyone knows that the Atlantic League is a top league out there, and now I believe I will be on the best …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Rick Teasley for the 2017 season.   “The Atlantic League has been a place I have wanted to end up in my career, so to be signing with one of the top teams is really exciting,” said Teasley. “I have heard great things about the coaching staff, the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of Atlantic League record-breaking closer Jon Hunton, who will also serve once again as the Director of Player Personnel.   “After another great season where we had the best record in the league and made the playoffs for the fourth-straight season, I am very excited to return in 2017. Somerset …