Isaac makes his way to Bridgeport for his second season in the Atlantic League and sixth of professional baseball after being acquired from Independent Winnipeg of the American Association for future considerations. In 20 games (19 starts) with Winnipeg last year, the lefthander posted an 8-4 record with a 4.15 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 104 innings of work.

The 26-year-old began his professional career in 2007 with Independent Windy City of the Frontier League. He spent the majority of his time in the independents ranks before joining both Mexico City and Oaxaca of the Mexican League in 2010. In 140 career minor league games (74 starts) Hess owns a 42-21 record and an impressive .667 winnings percentage with 484 strikeouts over the course of 496 innings of work.