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Bridgewater, NJ- In celebration of team’s 20th Season Anniversary, the Somerset Patriots and AT&T, the Official Wireless Partner of the team, have announced a promotion to count down the Top 20 Patriots in team history. VOTE HERE! “We really appreciate our partnership with our hometown team, the Somerset Patriots,” said Bryan Gonterman, AT&T Mobility, VP/GM New York/New Jersey. “As the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that single game tickets for the 2017 season will go on sale on Tuesday, January 17th.   Tickets will be on sale beginning at 10:00 am in person at the ticket office located at TD Bank Ballpark, over the phone by calling (908) 252-0700, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.   2017 features the …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Jim Miller has been signed by the Minnesota Twins.   In 26 games for Somerset last season, Miller didn’t allow an earned run over 25 innings pitched. He finished the season 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 24 strikeouts. The Somerset Patriots were 20-8 in games in which Miller appeared. …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and Manager Emeritus Sparky Lyle have announced that they will host their annual Holiday Toy Drive at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, December 10th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.   Fans will be able to bring new, unwrapped toys to the Somerset Patriots Team Store located at the ballpark throughout the day. The toys will …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that Marc Schwartz has been named the radio broadcaster for the 2017 season.   Schwartz was hired as the Somerset Patriots’ Media Relations Manager in November of 2014 and will also continue in that role with the team throughout the year.   “I am beyond excited to begin the next stage of my …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Alexis Candelario has been signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.   Candelario had two stints during the 2016 season with the Somerset Patriots. He first joined the team in mid-June before having his contract purchased by Veracruz of the Mexican League. He re-joined Somerset at the end of August …

Bridgewater, NJ- Somerset Patriots third baseman David Vidal has signed a contract with the Miami Marlins organization.   The San Juan, Puerto Rico native enjoyed a memorable 2016 campaign in which he finished second in the league in home runs (26) and hit .320 with 62 RBI despite only playing in 85 games. Vidal was later named to the End-of-the-Season …

Bridgewater, NJ- Somerset Patriots left-handed pitcher Nik Turley has signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins organization.   Turley joins the Twins organization after a standout 2016 season with the Somerset Patriots. The southpaw went 5-1 with a 2.02 ERA over 10 appearances (eight starts) in the regular season before dazzling in his lone postseason start in which he tossed …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball announced Tuesday that Somerset Patriots second baseman Eric Farris has been named the 2016 Rawlings Gold Glove Defensive Player of the Year. This is the third honor for Farris on the heels of his impressive 2016 campaign; first-year Patriot was named to both the Atlantic League Post-Season All-Star Team and Red, White …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball has honored three Somerset Patriots players on the End-of-Season All-Star Team and Red, White and Blue All-Defensive Team.   Second baseman Eric Farris was named to both the End-of-Season All-Star Team and the Red, White and Blue All-Defensive Team. Farris hit .301 over a team-leading 492 at bats and 123 games …