Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Road Warriors 4-3 in 11 innings to open the season at TD Bank Ballpark before 6,106 fans. After Justin Trapp singled to lead off the inning, Scott Kelly laced an RBI single to right field to score Trapp all the way from first base for the winning run. “It was a …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Welcome Special Young Fan To Spring Training
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots welcomed a special young fan to Spring Training to meet the team and Sparkee The Mascot. Michael Grzankowski is a four-year old from Laurence Harbor that was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He has been through two open-heart surgeries within the first six months of his life. He has what is hopefully his …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign RHP David Palladino
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher David Palladino for the 2018 season. Palladino enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The 6’8” righty spent the first five years of his professional career in the New York Yankees organization. He most recently split time between Low-A Staten Island and High-A Tampa …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign All-Star LHP Chase Huchingson
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed 2017 Atlantic League All-Star left-handed pitcher Chase Huchingson for the 2018 season. His rights were acquired in a trade with the York Revolution in exchange for the rights to right-handed pitcher Mitch Atkins. “I am very excited to be a part of the Patriots family,” said Huchingson. “The Patriots do it the right …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Re-Sign Major League RHP Dustin Antolin
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed Major League right-handed pitcher Dustin Antolin for the 2018 season. “My time with the Patriots last year made me fall in love with the game again,” said Antolin. “I can’t wait to get back on that field and start winning some games!” Antolin enters his second season with the Somerset Patriots and second …
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 Land MLB Outfielder Julio Borbon
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed five-year Major League outfielder Julio Borbon for the 2018 season. “This is something that I am really excited about,” said Borbon. “A lot of my former teammates have said great things about Somerset and the league. I am very excited to continue my career because I remain really passionate about the game. I …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Ink Major League RHP Scott Copeland
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed Major League right-handed pitcher Scott Copeland for the 2018 season. “I am excited to get started on this new opportunity,” said Copeland. “I can’t wait to come in and help this team compete for a championship. Somerset came really highly recommended, so I am excited to get to work.” Copeland begins his first …
Read More »YMCA Invites Kids to Swing for the Fences at Healthy Kids Day at TD Bank Ballpark
Basking Ridge, NJ, March 23, 2018—On Saturday, April 21 from 9:00am to 12 noon, Somerset County YMCA and Hunterdon County YMCA will hold a free community event at TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots. Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families, is an opportunity to encourage kids to ‘swing …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Re-Sign Major League RHP Ryan Kelly
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed Major League right-handed pitcher Ryan Kelly for the 2018 season. “I had a great time in Somerset last year,” said Kelly. “It was a great atmosphere in a great ballpark with great fans. Hopefully we can have more success this year. I am happy to be part of such a good organization.” Kelly …
Read More »