Somerset Patriots To Host 2017 Atlantic League All-Star Game

Bridgewater, NJ- The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball has announced that the 2017 Atlantic League All-Star Game will be hosted by the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark.

The event will be a highlight of the league and the Somerset Patriots’ 20^th Anniversary Season. The Somerset Patriots are one of the two original franchises, joining the Bridgeport Bluefish, from the league’s inaugural season in 1998.

This will be the third time the Somerset Patriots will host the Atlantic League All-Star Game at TD Bank Ballpark. The team held the event in 2000 and most recently in 2008. The 2008 Atlantic League All-Star Game welcomed 8,290 fans, which remains the league record for the event. Special guests at the 2008 All-Star Game included honorary team captains Jim Frey and the late Don Zimmer. Donald Trump served as the Honorary Chair for the event and threw out a ceremonial first pitch.

“It’s always an honor to host an All-Star Game, but to be chosen for the 20^th Anniversary Celebration makes it that much more special,” said Somerset Patriots President/General Manager Patrick McVerry. “The event allows the host to showcase their ballpark, organization, and community to the staffs and fans of the other seven teams in our league. We’ll get to welcome the very best players in the Atlantic League for a great event at our award-winning ballpark that our fans and everyone will remember for years to come.”

Fans are encouraged to visit the team’s website www.somersetpatriots.com to sign up to get on the RSVP List for the event.

More information will be announced about the 2017 Atlantic League All-Star Game throughout the months leading up to the event.

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 35 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