News

Somerset Patriots Re-Sign Right-Handed Pitcher Connor Little


(Bridgewater, N.J., April 7, 2016) – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of right-handed pitcher Connor Little.

“I’m real excited to get back to Somerset and be a Patriot again,” said Little. Our goal is to come in and bring another championship home this season. [Manager] Brett Jodie and [pitching coach] Cory Domel see a lot of potential in me, so I am happy to come back!”

Little enters his second season with the Somerset Patriots and in the Atlantic League. The righty appeared in four games at the end of the regular season with the Patriots last year, striking out four batters over six innings pitched. He later tossed two scoreless innings over three relief appearances in the postseason during the Patriots’ championship run.

After the season, Little was signed by the Atlanta Braves organization, marking the sixth player from the 2015 Patriots to be signed by a Major League organization. The other players included: Edwin Quirarte (San Francisco Giants), Mickey Storey (Los Angeles Dodgers), Chris Marrero (Chicago White Sox), Sean Bierman (Baltimore Orioles) and Lucas Irvine (Arizona Diamondbacks).

The San Diego, California native began the 2015 season with the Evansville Otters (Frontier League), where he went 7-5 with a 1.19 ERA in 47 relief appearances. Little also struck out 90 batters while issuing just 14 walks over 68.0 innings pitched. The 25-year old made four starts for Evansville in 2014, going 2-1 with a 2.92 ERA in 24.0 innings of work.

“It is good to welcome Connor back to the squad after a brief stint with us last year,” said Jodie. Connor does some special things on the mound and I think he will grow even more this season. He can throw every day, has a plus arm and can pitch in many different roles on the staff. Connor will be an important part of our success and we look forward to fitting him in to a role that best suits him and our club.”

Little owns a 9-8 career record in 63 appearances (four starts) with a 2.78 ERA, 132 strikeouts and two saves.

The Somerset Patriots won their Atlantic League leading sixth championship during the 2015 season. Tickets are now on-sale for the upcoming 2016 season and the schedule can be viewed at www.somersetpatriots.com. For more information or to purchase tickets for the 2016 season, stop by TD Bank Ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)

The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 34 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population.

For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.


###



Search Archive »




Browse by Year »

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015

Browse by Month »

March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
November 2023
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
December 2022
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
July 2022
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015