Uncategorized Somerset Patriots Welcome Back LHP Roy Merritt by Somerset Patriots September 1, 2015 Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have acquired left-handed pitcher Roy Merritt to complete an earlier trade with the Sugar Land Skeeters. Merritt was 7-5 with a 2.53 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 103.1 innings over 19 games (17 starts) for the Skeeters this season. In 2014 for Somerset, Merritt appeared in three games during the regular season and was 1-1 with a 2.63 and 11 strikeouts in 13.2 innings pitched. During his time with the Somerset Patriots in 2013, Merritt was 4-2 with a 1.96 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 64.1 innings pitched in 38 games (seven starts). He was first signed by Somerset out of the open player tryout before the 2012 season. That year, Merritt finished with an 8-8 record, a 3.22 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 153.2 innings pitched over 27 starts. Prior to joining the Somerset Patriots, Merritt spent his entire career with the New York Mets organization, reaching as high as Triple-A. He owns a career 33-32 record, a 3.28 ERA and 520 strikeouts over 630.1 innings pitched in 301 games. In other team news, the Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher Angel Reyes. He has experience in the Colorado Rockies organization not only as a pitcher, but also as a first baseman, catcher, and outfielder. He last played for the organization during the 2012 season. The team has also placed right-handed pitcher Will Oliver on the inactive list and released infielder Jose Garcia. Somerset has also re-signed right-handed pitcher Mitch Atkins and placed him on the inactive list. The 2015 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford is winding down with one more regular season home stand scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th through Sunday, September 13th. The Somerset Patriots will then battle for their 6th Atlantic League Championship in the Playoffs beginning at home on Friday, September 25th. For more information, visit www.somersetpatriots.com. Post Views: 1,240 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Somerset Patriots Latest posts by Somerset Patriots (see all) Somerset Patriots Announce Added Programming On Radio Partner 1450 WCTC-AM - May 7, 2020 Somerset Patriots Bring Back All-Star RHP David Kubiak - April 7, 2020 Somerset Patriots Land Eight-Year Major Leaguer Vance Worley - March 27, 2020 Somerset Patriots Acquire Major League LHP Pat Dean - March 10, 2020 Related Topics2015 SeasonBaseball SigningsPlayer TransactionsRoy MerrittSomerset Patriots Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season by Jason Cordner | posted on March 16, 2021 More in Uncategorized You Know I’m Right, Episode 110: New York Giants’ Insider Paul Dottino (Audio/Video) On the 110th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics The 2021 Summer Olympic games are scheduled to take place from July 23 –... Poirier McGregor Trilogy Is a Hot Ticket but is the Donation Beef a Show? Before UFC 257, Conor McGregor predicted that he would win the fight, but more... Next Level Indoor Golf (Video) Want to golf but don’t belong to a country club? Interested in learning how... Entering Final Month, Yanks Try To Fend Off Jays For AL East Crown New York Yankees Kick Off Three-Game Set With Tampa Bay Rays, Hope To Close Division Deficit