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Somerset Patriots Catcher Michel Hernandez Signed By Tampa Bay Devil Rays

June 8, 2007 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Three-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that catcher Michel Hernandez has been signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays organization.

Hernandez was among the Atlantic League leaders in hitting with a .342 batting average. He had 11 runs scored, 26 hits, six doubles, three home runs, and 16 RBI in 25 games played for Somerset this season.

Hernandez is the fourth Patriots player to sign with a Major League organization this season, joining outfielder Noah Hall (New York Yankees), pitcher Jason Anderson (Philadelphia Phillies), and pitcher Chris Rojas (Philadelphia Phillies).

Hernandez will report to the Devil Rays Triple-A affiliate in Durham.

Hernandez has Major League experience with the Yankees during the 2003 season, where he played in five games.

Hernandez also has five seasons of Triple-A experience with the Yankees, Phillies, San Diego Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals organizations.

He spent the 2006 season at Triple-A for the Cardinals and hit .274 with 24 runs, 78 hits, 10 doubles, a triple, two home runs, and 28 RBI in 90 games played.

The Somerset Patriots Tenth Season Anniversary Celebration presented by Ford will take place from May 4th through September 16th. For tickets, stop by the Patriots Ticket Office located at Commerce Bank Ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.

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