Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will welcome Bartolo Colón as a special guest at the Tuesday, June 9 game at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots will play as the Zorros de Somerset as part of MiLB’s Copa de la Diversion program against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (New York Mets) at 6:35 pm.
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Colón will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and then meet fans for special pre-purchased experiences on the main concourse during the game. The two available packages are $50 each (ticket and experience included) and will allow fans to either get an autograph or a picture with Colón. If fans would like both an autograph and photo, they should purchase both packages and will receive a voucher good for a complimentary ticket to a future 2026 Patriots home game. Fans that purchase an autograph package must provide their own item for signature.
Colón, nicknamed “Big Sexy,” had a 21-year MLB career playing for 11 different teams including the Cleveland Guardians (1997-2002), Montreal Expos (2002), Chicago White Sox (2003,2009), Los Angeles Angels (2004-2007), Boston Red Sox (2008), New York Yankees (2011), Oakland Athletics (2012-2013), New York Mets (2014-2016), Atlanta Braves (2017), Minnesota Twins (2017) and the Texas Rangers (2018).
He won the AL Cy Young Award with the Angels in 2005 and was selected to four MLB All-Star Games.
With the Mets in 2016, he became the oldest player to hit his first career home run at 42 years and 349 days old.
Colón finished his MLB career with a 247-188 record, a 4.12 ERA and 2,535 strikeouts in 565 games played. He holds the record for most wins by a Latin American-born pitcher.
Pre-Purchased Photo And Autograph Tickets Procedure:
- For pre-purchased photo and autograph tickets, fans will check in at the table located on the main concourse at section 202 when gates open at 5:30 pm to receive their wristband for the event.
- Different colored wristbands will be distributed for each package at the communicated time for the event.
- Wristbands are on a first come, first served basis and limited to the number of purchased packages.
- Once they receive a wristband, fans can enjoy the game until their wristband color is called over the PA system or shown on the scoreboard.
- When their color is called, fans can get on line for their picture or autograph. Bartolo Colon will only be accommodating what was purchased by the fan (i.e. only a photo OR an autograph. NOT both.)
- Once fans receive their picture or autograph, their wristband will be removed and they can go to their seats to enjoy the game.