AtL Somerset Patriots

Somerset Patriots To Hold Open Player Tryouts

Published on February 3, 2009 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ- The Four-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that open tryouts for the team will be held at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Saturday, March 28th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

There will be an administration fee of $40 to tryout, with proceeds being donated to the Somerset Patriots Children's Educational And Sportsmanship Foundation, which has been established to give to various charities supported by the Somerset Patriots.

Players are to report to Commerce Bank Ballpark at 8:00 am for registration. Participants must be high school graduates and at least eighteen years of age. All those present should provide their career statistics and must supply their own wooden bats and baseball gloves. All participants will be required to sign a release form before trying out for the team.

Coaches and representatives from the Patriots will be on hand to evaluate the players at the ballpark, including Manager Sparky Lyle, President/General Manager Patrick McVerry, and Vice President/Assistant General Manager Rob Lukachyk.

The Patriots have signed a player from four open tryouts held by the team, including Tony Gsell, who played for Somerset from 2003 through 2006, and Jim Burt Jr., who played for the team throughout the 2006 season.

"The tryouts are a great opportunity for players who are looking for that shot to get into professional baseball. We have had success signing players in the past, and look forward to seeing the talent that is out there this year," said Patrick McVerry, President/ General Manager of the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club.

The 2009 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 2009 Season. For more information, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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