Blues Expand Coaching Staff with MLB Alum

Former MLB pitcher Evan Scribner spent seven years in the MLB, one with the San Diego Padres, four with the Oakland Athletics, and two with the Seattle Mariners. Scribner is the latest addition to the Bristol Blues coaching staff, as the team announced on Nov. 28 that he would be the pitching coach for the 2026 season.  

Across his seven seasons in the big leagues, Scribner finished his career with a 4.15 ERA and 155 strikeouts. Scribner was also a part of the 2012 Oakland A's team that won the American League West Division. Scribner is a Connecticut native and is from New Milford. He attended Shepaug High School and went on to play Division I baseball at Central Connecticut State University.  

Scribner went on to become the school's all-time leader in both career wins (23) and saves (14). Scribner was also named the Northeast Conference Tournament MVP in 2004. Scribner is also a former NECBL player. During his time at CCSU, Scribner played for the North Adams SteepleCats. Scribner was drafted in the 28th round of the 2007 MLB draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. 

In his first season as Head Coach of the Blues, Gregg Hunt led Bristol to the playoffs. However, they were eliminated in the first round by the Martha's Vineyard Sharks. In the offseason, Coach Hunt reached out to Scribner and presented him with the opportunity to join him on the coaching staff.

"He's [Hunt] a good friend of my dad and a couple other of my friends," Scribner said. "So I know him pretty well, and he was the one that asked me."

The landscape of the NECBL and college sports has changed a lot since Scribner played at CCSU. With NIL and the transfer portal, it's a whole different world. But on the field, the game has remained the same, and Scribner brings in the experience of someone who played it at the highest level and on the biggest stage.  

"My focus is always to keep it as simple as possible for them and just let them play their own game," Scribner said. "So that aspect of it doesn't really change that much." 

This will be Scribner's first experience coaching collegiate athletes, and while it is new for him, he is looking forward to the opportunity.

"I love that stadium," Scribner said. "I'm excited to work with the players, and it's honestly a great opportunity for me, and I'd love to pass the knowledge on to the college players."

The Blues will be looking to make it back into the playoffs during the 2026 season, with hopes that with Scribner on their side, they can make a push to the finals and bring home the Fay Vincent Sr. Cup.