Raul Dominguez Returns as Somerset Patriots Skipper
The New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, Somerset Patriots announced that Raul Dominguez will return for his second season at the helm of the Patriots from the top step of the dugout.
Under Dominguez, the Patriots were 84-53 with a MiLB-best +211 run differential. The team also led all of Double-A in home runs (197), and stolen bases (256), as well as topped the Eastern League in RBI (693), R (749), OBP (.346), SLG (.430), OPS (.776) and walks (BB). The pitching staff was the best in Double-A with a 3.56 ERA and 3.27 bullpen ERA, while leading the Eastern League with 1,397 strikeouts.
In a press release issued by the Patriots, Dominguez said:
“I am happy and excited for the opportunity that the Yankees organization has given me to return as manager in Somerset,” said Dominguez. “It will be another year of a lot of development, competition, and joy with the fans. After having had a great experience in my first year as a full-season manager, Somerset was like my second home due to its facilities, community, people, and fans. This year will be very positive regarding player development since, knowing the facilities that Somerset offers us, I will have better preparation and an idea of how to lead our staff and players during the season.”
The rest of the 2024 Somerset Patriots coaching staff includes Pitching coach Brett deGagne, who enters his first year in Somerset and fourth in the Yankee organization.
Hitting coach Kevin Martir, who begins his first season in Somerset and fourth with the Yankees after serving in the same position with the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades last season.
Defensive coach Aaron Bossi is back for his third season in Somerset. He helped lead the Patriots to the Double-A best 256 stolen bases and a .980 fielding percentage, good for third in the Eastern League and fourth in all of Double-A.
Athletic trainer Brandon Rodriguez returns for his first full season in Somerset, third in the Yankees organization. Isiah McDonald enters his first season in Somerset as a strength and Conditioning Coach.
