Alumni
Testimonials
EVO helped shape the man I was on and off the field. Coach Phil has been my mentor since I was 8 years old and has developed me from a young boy that couldn’t hit a baseball to a physically sound and intelligent baseball player. Most importantly, Coach Phil and EVO have taught me invaluable life lessons such as self confidence, perseverance, attention to detail, and the importance of being a good team player. These lessons were instrumental in shaping me as a player, person, and Officer in the United States Army.
Jordan Kjoniksen - West Point United States Military Academy, EVO Alum 2019
“My gratitude to EVO & Coach Phil for the countless hours invested in my development and the example they have set as mentors, coaches, and friends is hard to put into words. I am so proud to see the program built in EVO and I am even more proud to have called Coach Phil “Coach” for all these years. The future generations of baseball players could not be in better hands. “
John West - Boston College, Arizona Diamondbacks, EVO Alum 2020
“I’ve been lucky to play with Coach Phil since I was 11 years old and played at Evo since it opened. At EVO, you learn baseball, life skills, and you learn how to be a better person. I made it to college baseball in large part because of Phil and Evo, and the opportunities that they gave me. I left Evo a much better baseball player and a much better person.”
Andrew Eppinger - New Jersey Institute of Technology, EVO Alum 2020
“The Evolution Baseball Program has played a pivotal role in shaping me into the man I am today. Coach Price & the EVO staff not only helped me develop as an individual, but also gave me the opportunity to showcase my skills on some of the biggest stages, consistently. With access to cutting-edge knowledge and technology, the program truly has everything you need to take your game to the next level.”
Connor Hujsak - Mississippi State, Tampa Bay Rays, EVO Alum 2020
“From the program creed to daily affirmations and team building exercises throughout my years at EVO, it is clear now that EVO was much more than a college preparatory program. It is a place where you are truly challenged everyday, but eventually molded into a hardworking man and baseball player, all thanks to Coach Price.”
Damon Fuller - Merrimack College, EVO Alum 2021
“EVO provided a place that was not only based on important core values and high integrity, but the program is designed to develop players into better athletes and people. Coach Price was instrumental to me as a mentor, coach, and trainer. I will always be grateful for EVO – they brought out the best in me.”
Mike Kurlan - Bard College, EVO Alum 2021
“EVO taught me many core values that I still carry to this day such as accountability, community, and self-confidence. EVO goes beyond your ordinary baseball program. The skills taught, the relationships formed, and the understanding of the mental side of baseball are unlike any other baseball program in New England.”
Cody Smith - Assumption University, EVO Alum 2021
“I was fortunate enough to be a part of EVO’s first team. From the start, I could tell I made the right decision. Not only did I mature as a player, EVO more importantly helps you mature as a teammate and a person which a coach will value at any level.”
Ryan Meyer - Fordham University, EVO Alum 2021
“EVO completely changed how I perceived the game of baseball. Coach Phil is extremely passionate, and developed me from an unpolished, undersized kid into a successful player at the division 3 level. The program helped me enjoy baseball even more, and it taught me the importance of hard work when chasing your dreams.”
Trey Borque - Skidmore College, EVO Alum 2021
“EVO was a second home and place that helped me learn how to be a great teammate and person. My goals of playing beyond high school were challenged during my journey, but it was the values that I learned during my time at EVO that helped me overcome those challenges. The coaching staff taught me to keep working not only on the field, but off of it as well. Without EVO and the lessons I learned there, I know I would not be where I am today.”
Gavin Price - Worcester State University, EVO Alum 2021
EVO is more than a place for top-tier baseball development; it’s a community dedicated to developing you both on and off the field. EVO’s elite coaching staff is committed to your success, offering guidance, support, and preparation at every step of the journey. Phil has provided me with countless opportunities to grow professionally, helping shape my career beyond the sport. It’s more than baseball; it’s a family that pushes you, believes in you, and prepares you for the next level.
Seneca Hillock- Clark University, EVO Alum 2021
EVO was more than a travel program for me, it was a family. In just a few years, Coach Phil and EVO baseball showed me how hard work, dedication, integrity, and teamwork helps leads to success both on and off the field, and to that I can’t give enough thanks and praise. This is an organization not only of talent, but more importantly, of class and character. EVO taught me some of the most important lessons in my life, and introduced me to people and a lifestyle that I am forever grateful for.
Ryan Bonja - Clark University, EVO Alum 2021
EVO was a major part of my life and basically another home that helped me reach my goals of becoming a collegiate baseball player. Phil Price and his staff gave me the opportunities and guidance that made me the person and player I am today and I am so grateful. Without EVO I wouldn’t have chased my goals and learned the valuable lessons to get where I am today.
Austin Stone - UMass Boston, EVO Alum 2021
“There was little on the field that I was not prepared for because of my years at EVO. But more important to me looking back was the culture that Phil fostered. The environment was positive and supportive but still expected you to push yourself to achieve your absolute best both physically and mentally.”
Matt Lussier - Fairfield University, EVO ALum 2022
“EVO created an environment that was designed around your intentions of playing college baseball. But in order to achieve that goal, he focuses on your development as a baseball player and a person.”
Brady Gagne - Quinsigamond CC, EVO Alum 2022
“Evolution is not just a travel program, it is a family. Every member of evolution is a brother to one another and everyone pushes one another to get better. You are not just signing up for a travel program when you sign up for EVO, you are signing up for an entire family.”
Nolan Puglisi - Siena College, EVO Alum 2022
“EVO taught me how to have an approach to the game, which I believe is what truly helped me develop the most. EVO also taught me how to be a great communicator on and off the field which helped me outside of baseball to communicate with our coaches and college coaches off the field in a respectable manner.”
JR Bozek - Fairleigh Dickinson University, EVO Alum 2022
“EVO developed me as a player and whenever I needed something tweaked in my game, he was always there for me as a mentor. I’m forever grateful for Coach Price and all of the amazing people that work at EVO, because I wouldn’t be where I am today without them all!”
Gabe Pitts - Central Connecticut State University, EVO Alum 2022
“Being under the guidance of such dedicated coaches, I learned not only how to be a better baseball player but also how to be a better person as the presence of loyalty and friendship is felt throughout EVO. EVO isn’t just a baseball program that I played for when I was 17. It was a family that took me in, helped me improve, and led me to create friendships that will last a lifetime.”
Enger Paulino - Northern Essex, EVO Alum 2022
“I started with Coach Price when I was 10 years old and played with him for 8 years. Alongside my parents he was without a doubt the driving factor in my baseball development and career. EVO’s structure and attention to detail is second to none and I don’t think there’s a better program in New England to get you more ready for college baseball.”
Tyler Mudd - Boston College, EVO Alum 2022
Playing for EVO was one of the most important steps I ever made in my baseball journey. The coaches pushed me to be better, believed in me, and prepared me for what it takes to compete at a Division 1 level. Just as meaningful were the lifelong friendships and connections I built. Teammates and coaches immediately became family. The program shaped me into the person I am today, both on and off the field.
Ben Griffith - Binghamton University, EVO Alum 2022
I am extremely grateful for the impact that EVO had on me both on and off the field. Coach Price and the program brought the best out of me and helped push the limits of my potential. EVO is a family and there is no better place to develop in the Northeast.
Tade Riordan - New Jersey Institute of Technology, EVO Alum 2022
“EVO took me in like family from day one and guided me along my path to the next level and eventually to Bryant. The relationships that I have created both with coaches and players are ones that I will have forever. I can’t thank Coach Phil and EVO enough for that.”
Cam Papetti - Bryant University, EVO Alum, 2023
At EVO, I learned that the goal is not just to build skilled players, but to teach them to carry the values they learn on the field into their everyday life. The program taught me how to work with my brothers, and use each other’s strengths to win. EVO will always be a second home where I can find the family that helped me develop into the player and person I am today.
Hunter Normandin - St Joseph’s College, EVO Alum 2023
“I grew up playing for Coach Price and he held me to a standard that made me into the person/player I am today. I might not play baseball anymore, but the lessons EVO taught me at a young age have helped me succeed playing football at The University of Georgia.”
Ryan Puglisi - Georgia University, EVO Alum 2023
“Evolution Baseball played a pivotal role in my life, on the field and off. The facilities are top notch and the coaches and instructors are invaluable. I learned so much about the game in my time there, but I also learned about myself. There is a culture of grit and determination that is lost in a lot of baseball today.”
Caleb Cormier - Wentworth Institute of Technology, EVO Alum 2023
Evolution instilled values in me that have shaped who I am both on and off the field. EVO treats you not just like a player, but like family. Coach Phil has supported me and my family every step of the way, helping us pursue our dreams. I can’t thank Coach Phil and the entire EVO program enough for everything they’ve done.
Chris Kiesner - Merrimack College, EVO Alum 2024
Evo has played a huge role in my life, on and off the field. Evo not only helped me become a better player it helped me become a better person. Evo is a family, you’re surrounded by good people who inspire you to work hard every single day. I couldn’t be more grateful for Coach Phil and the rest of the staff that have helped me achieve my goals of playing college baseball! Leaving Evo was hard but one thing I’m sure of is that it’ll be a place I will never forget. The memories and friends you make will last you a lifetime!
Boris Valdez - Worcester State University, EVO Alum 2025
EVO had a massive impact on my development both as a player and as a person. All of the coaches focused on preparing me for the next level, both physically and mentally. Their focus on becoming a better person is something I will carry with me even after baseball. EVO’s guidance with college recruiting is top notch and helped me commit to the University of Dayton. I’m very thankful for everyone at EVO.
Nolan Orzechowski - Dayton University Commit, EVO Alum 2025
EVO is not only a baseball program, but a place where you become a better person. You get elite, high level coaching from experienced coaches who really want you to improve. It is the perfect place to transform into the best player you can be, while also learning what it takes to become a good person. EVO prepares you for life just as much as it does for baseball.
Charlie Law - Johnson & Wales University Commit, EVO Alum 2025
I have been part of EVO since 9U, and it remains one of the best decisions I’ve made. EVO is far more than a club program, it’s a genuine family. The connections I’ve built with both coaches and teammates are relationships I will carry with me for life. Whether I needed extra swings or additional reps, in or out of season, I always had a place to train and grow. Most importantly, EVO has consistently challenged me and taught me how to be a strong person on and off the field by encouraging us to uphold the Evo creed.
Jackson Fournier - University of Maryland Commit, EVO Alum 2026
Our dedication to player development is not limited to how we train our players to be better on the field, but also in our ability to teach our 5 Core Values to help make our members become the best versions of themselves. EVO Academy will focus on providing players with elite development and instruction. This will be accomplished by using a qualified staff to teach baseball specific skill training, while implementing a flexible schedule for players, utilizing our state of the art facilities and maximizing our resources and partnerships within the industry for our members.