AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots Add Two Pitchers, Steve Kelly And Jason Richardson

Published on March 13, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Three-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Steve Kelly and the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Jason Richardson.

Kelly has three seasons of Triple-A experience with the Cincinnati Reds organization, where he spent his entire career before joining the Somerset Patriots.

Kelly spent most of the 2007 season at the Triple-A level in Louisville, where he pitched in 20 games.

He has a minor league career 56-45 record with a 3.71 ERA and 606 strikeouts in 836 innings pitched in 162 games.

Richardson spent the 2007 season with the Patriots and finished with a 4.37 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 57.2 innings pitched in 40 games.

Richardson has experience in the Minnesota Twins, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox organizations, including a season at the Triple-A level.

Richardson had time in Pawtucket, the Triple-A affiliate for the Red Sox during the 2006 season and appeared in two games and had a 1-0 record.

He has a minor league career ERA of 4.10 with 526 strikeouts in 608.2 innings pitched over 251 games.

The 2008 Somerset Patriots will begin at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Friday, April 25th. Tickets for all 70 home games are now on sale for the upcoming All-Star Season. For more information, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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