The Somerset Patriots are the only Three-Time Champions in Atlantic League history, winning in 2001, 2003, and 2005.
The Somerset Patriots are managed by 1977 Cy Young Award winner and New York Yankees great Sparky Lyle, who was a two time World Champion with the Yankees. Lyle has earned two Atlantic League "Manager of the Year" honors (1999 and 2003) and has led Somerset to Three Atlantic League Championships, five South Division Championships, and eight Half Titles. He has been the manager since the inaugural season of the league in 1998 and is the winningest manager in Atlantic League history.
The Somerset Patriots continuously rank among the top drawing minor league baseball teams throughout the nation and have drawn over 3,000,000 fans in the first nine seasons at Commerce Bank Ballpark.
The Somerset Patriots play between 70-72 home games at Commerce Bank Ballpark, located off Route 287 in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Commerce Bank Ballpark is a state of the art multi-use facility with 6,100 seats, 20 luxury suites, a picnic area, a general admission turf club, and a family section. Fans always know the score by gazing toward one of the largest scoreboards to be found anywhere in the minor leagues.
Somerset County appropriated the funds for development and construction of a ballpark and the lease was signed with the Somerset Patriots. Steve Kalafer, owner of Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Dealerships, is the Chairman of the team. Patrick McVerry is the President/ General Manager of the Patriots. |
General Manager: Patrick McVerry
