Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed former Major League left-handed pitcher Pat Dean for the 2020 season. His rights were originally acquired in a trade with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in exchange for the rights to right-handed pitcher Devin Burke. “I’m really excited to join the team,” said Dean. “I live in New Jersey, so this will give …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Bring Back INF Scott Kelly
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that “fan favorite” infielder Scott Kelly has been re-signed for the 2020 season. “It’s an honor to put the Patriots uniform on again,” said Kelly. “The team is ready to compete and we are looking forward to seeing all of the fans on May 1st.” Kelly enters his seventh season with the Somerset …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Announce Launch of New Mobile App
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the launch of a brand new mobile app, available now for download in the Apple App Store and for Android phones on Google Play. “We value our fans passion for the Somerset Patriots, so we wanted to provide them an all-in-one app to follow their team and earn rewards by coming to games,” …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Announce Chuck Stewart As Team’s New Hitting Coach
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that former New Britain Bees hitting coach Chuck Stewart has been named as the team’s new Hitting Coach for the 2020 season. “It’s been an exciting day for the Stewart family. We are so thrilled to be joining the Somerset Patriots organization,” said Stewart. “I mean no offense to any of the other …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Land ALPB Champion RHP Jay Gause
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher and 2017 Atlantic League champion Jay Gause for the 2020 season. “I’m real excited to get going,” said Gause. “I’ve always loved pitching in Somerset, even if it was with a different team. I liked the crowd a lot. It was always a great environment.” Gause enters his first season with 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 To Extend Protective Netting At TD Bank Ballpark
Bridgewater, NJ – Following the lead of Major League Baseball and its ballparks, the Somerset Patriots have announced that the team will extend the protective netting at TD Bank Ballpark for the upcoming 2020 season. “In listening to our fans, and following the excellent example set by Major League Baseball, we have decided it is the right time to extend …
Read More »Somerset Patriots and RWJBarnabas Health Launch School Program
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and RWJBarnabas Health have teamed up to launch the “Hit A Home Run” education program to bring a healthy, baseball-inspired message to young students directly in their schools. “Hit A Home Run” is an in-school, assembly-style education program designed to teach young children how to eat healthier, how to make smarter lifestyle choices, how to …
Read More »Ricky The Dragon Steamboat To Meet Fans At Somerset Patriots Game
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that the team will host a meet and greet for fans with WWE Hall of Famer Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat during the 5:05 pm game at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday, July 19th. Steamboat will be on the main concourse to sign autographs and take pictures with fans throughout the game. Fans …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Bring Back Team MVP Will Kengor
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed 2019 Team MVP and Atlantic League All-Star infielder Will Kengor for the 2020 season. “I believe we have the right people to accomplish the high goals we have set for the team this year,” said Kengor. “I’m excited to get back to work in Somerset and help lead this team to a championship.” …
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