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Patriots Pitcher Sam Marsonek Signs With Washington Nationals

January 29, 2008 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Three-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Sam Marsonek has been signed by the Washington Nationals organization.

Marsonek finished the 2007 season with a 6-8 record, a 5.03 ERA, and 59 strikeouts in 93 innings over 35 games played. Marsonek started 14 games for Somerset last season.

Marsonek was 3-1 with a 4.88 ERA in six games pitched in August and had a 0.93 ERA and ten strikeouts in five games pitched in September.

"The Somerset Patriots and the Atlantic League continue to excel at giving players the opportunity to get to the next level. We wish Sam all the best and hope to see him succeed with the Washington Nationals organization," said Patrick McVerry, President/ General Manager of the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club.

Marsonek has experience in the New York Yankees organization, including a Major League appearance and three seasons at the Triple-A level. He also has experience in the Texas Rangers organization, where he was originally drafted in the first round, 24th overall, in the 1996 draft.

Marsonek has been primarily used as a reliever throughout his career, having earned 43 saves and 623 strikeouts in 837.1 innings pitched in 272 games played throughout his minor league career.

Before joining the Somerset Patriots, Marsonek last played during the 2005 season for Columbus.

The 2008 Somerset Patriots schedule has been released and can be viewed at www.somersetpatriots.com. The Somerset Patriots have placed Season Tickets and Group Tickets on sale for the upcoming All-Star Season. For more information, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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