2011 Somerset Patriots Roster
Atlantic League (AL) - Independent
Team Record: 49-74
Finished 3rd in the AL's Freedom Division
Manager: Sparky Lyle (49-74)
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Ballpark: Commerce Bank Ballpark
Attendance: 372,082, Avg. 5,241 in 71 home dates
2011 Somerset Patriots StatisticsTeam Record: 49-74
Finished 3rd in the AL's Freedom Division
Manager: Sparky Lyle (49-74)
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Ballpark: Commerce Bank Ballpark
Attendance: 372,082, Avg. 5,241 in 71 home dates
The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League ended the 2011 season with a record of 49 wins and 74 losses, finishing third in the league's Freedom Division.
The Patriots scored 520 runs and conceded 588 runs.
Members of the 2011 Somerset Patriots who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Justin Huber, Norris Hopper, Troy Cate, Ron Villone, Chris Oxspring, Jason Anderson, Bill Pulsipher, Scott Williamson, Brian Sweeney and Fernando Cortez.
Sparky Lyle served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anderson | L | R | June 9, 1979 | 6'0" | 188 | Danville, IL US |
| Elio Ayala | R | R | November 7, 1978 | 5'9" | 160 | Naguabo, PR |
| Joe Burke | L | R | December 16, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Paul Bush | R | R | October 5, 1979 | 6'1" | 195 | Titusville, FL US |
| Casey Cahill | R | R | March 15, 1982 | 6'3" | 197 | New Brunswick, NJ US |
| Yusuf Carter | S | R | February 6, 1985 | 6'2" | 205 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Troy Cate | L | L | October 21, 1980 | 6'1" | 220 | Fallbrook, CA US |
| Brandon Chaves | S | R | August 5, 1979 | 6'3" | 181 | Hilo, HI US |
| Fernando Cortez | L | R | August 10, 1981 | 6'1" | 175 | Stockton, CA US |
| Jason Cromer | R | L | December 11, 1980 | 6'4" | 225 | Des Moines, IA US |
| Dan DeGeorge | R | R | February 19, 1987 | 5'10" | 180 | Annandale, NJ US |
| Andrew Dobies | L | L | April 20, 1983 | 6'1" | 180 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Derrick Gordon | S | L | October 16, 1983 | 5'10" | 190 | Beaumont, TX US |
| Ben Grezlovski | R | R | November 22, 1976 | 5'11" | 180 | Dearborn, MI US |
| Matt Hagen | R | R | January 3, 1980 | 6'4" | 230 | Watsonville, CA US |
| Mike Hernandez | R | R | December 18, 1983 | 6'1" | 195 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Joe Holden | L | R | April 10, 1984 | 5'11" | 175 | Wantagh, NY US |
| Kris Honel | R | R | November 7, 1982 | 6'5" | 190 | Kankakee, IL US |
| J. R. Hopf | L | R | November 4, 1982 | 6'1" | 205 | Tampa, FL US |
| Norris Hopper | R | R | March 24, 1979 | 5'11" | 205 | Shelby, NC US |
| Ryan Houston | R | R | September 22, 1979 | 6'4" | 230 | Pensacola, FL US |
| Justin Huber | R | R | July 1, 1982 | 6'2" | 200 | Melbourne, Victoria AU |
| Jeff Kennard | R | R | July 26, 1981 | 6'2" | 220 | Centerville, OH US |
| Wayne Lydon | S | R | April 17, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | Fort Belvoir, VA US |
| Jim Magrane | R | R | July 23, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Ottumwa, IA US |
| Eric Massingham | R | R | November 19, 1986 | 6'2" | 215 | Walnut Creek, CA US |
| Derell McCall | R | R | September 22, 1981 | 6'2" | 230 | Pensacola, FL US |
| Brian McCullough | R | R | July 5, 1985 | 6'0" | 185 | |
| Travis Minix | R | R | August 8, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | Knox, IN US |
| Jeff Nettles | R | R | August 20, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Englewood, NJ US |
| Chris Oxspring | L | R | May 13, 1977 | 6'1" | 195 | Ipswich, Queensland AU |
| John Pachot | R | R | November 11, 1974 | 6'2" | 210 | Ponce, PR |
| Josh Pressley | L | R | April 2, 1980 | 6'6" | 240 | Bangor, ME US |
| Bill Pulsipher | L | L | October 9, 1973 | 6'3" | 230 | Fort Benning, GA US |
| Kevin Reese | R | R | January 8, 1985 | 6'1" | 200 | East Stroudsburg, PA US |
| Brian Shubsda | R | R | February 24, 1987 | 6'1" | 190 | |
| Luke Sommer | L | L | June 22, 1985 | 6'3" | 215 | Oregon City, OR US |
| Iggy Suarez | R | R | May 3, 1981 | 5'11" | 165 | New York, NY US |
| Brian Sweeney | R | R | June 13, 1974 | 6'2" | 200 | Yonkers, NY US |
| Nic Ungs | R | R | September 3, 1979 | 6'1" | 220 | Dubuque, IA US |
| Ron Villone | L | L | January 16, 1970 | 6'3" | 245 | Englewood, NJ US |
| Scott Williamson | R | R | February 17, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Fort Polk, LA US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
