AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots All-Star Outfielder Michael Ryan Signed By Florida Marlins

Published on July 24, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Three-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that All-Star left fielder Michael Ryan's contract has been purchased by the Florida Marlins and will report to Triple-A in Albuquerque.

Ryan has a .282 batting average with 67 hits, 20 doubles, 15 homeruns, and 44 RBI in 65 games with the Patriots this season. Ryan was voted by fans and Atlantic League officials to be the starting left fielder for the Freedom Division at this year's Atlantic League All-Star Game, which took place on July 16 at Commerce Bank Ballpark.

Ryan has experience in the Minnesota Twins, Atlanta Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations, including four seasons at the Major League level with Minnesota.

Ryan has seven seasons of Triple-A experience in his career. He has a .265 batting average with 69 hits, seven homeruns, and 33 RBI in 127 games through his Major League career.

Ryan has a .266 batting average with 1,220 hits, 144 homeruns, and 667 RBI in 1,247 minor league games.

Ryan is the fifth Patriot this season to have his contracted purchased by an affiliated team. He joins former teammates, Brandon Knight (New York Mets), Brett Prinz (Oakland A's), Travis Minix (Philadelphia Phillies), and Andy Van Hekken (Houston Astros) as this season's Patriots to join Major League organizations.

"We are extremely excited for Michael. He had a great start to the season and deserves every opportunity to get back to the Major Leagues. We wish Michael and his family the very best with this new chapter in his career," said Patrick McVerry, President/ General Manager of the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club.

The Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford is currently underway with Somerset winning the Freedom Division First Half Championship. The Somerset Patriots schedule can be viewed at www.somersetpatriots.com. For more information, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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