Bio

Born and raised in Ogden, Evan Parker’s baseball journey came full circle as he was hired as the Raptors Field Manager in November 2023. In 2021 and 2022 he served as bullpen/assistant pitching coach, and in 2023 was hired as head pitching coach.

“The last 3 seasons with the Raptors have been a dream come true,” Parker said. “Bringing a championship back to Ogden is one of the greatest moments in my career. I love everybody in this organization and I will do anything to put a competitive product on the field every single day.“

As a player, Parker prepped at Bonneville High School where he was a first team all-state selection, holds the record for most career Wins (18), and helped lead Bonneville to the best back to back seasons (40-15) in the school’s 64 year history.

His first 2 years of college were spent under D.J. Whittemore at powerhouse junior college Western Nevada College. In 2 years, Parker’s teams racked-up an 86-36 record, a top 8 finish nationally in 2012 (JUCO World Series), and a Region XVIII championship in 2013. Parker pitched to a 1.53 ERA in 29.1 innings out of the bullpen in 2013.

Parker was signed by Chris Pfatenhauer at Utah Tech University for his junior and senior seasons. In 2014 and 2015, Parker’s teams went 68-36, clinching two PacWest Conference championships, and two NCAA regional bids. Parker’s career flourished under Pfatenhauer as he went on to become the all-time Saves leader (26), single season Saves leader (13, in 2014 and 2015), NCBWA All-American, and multiple first-team all conference and region selections. 

In 90 college innings, Parker holds a career 1.90 ERA out of the bullpen. Parker was subsequently signed by the Milwaukee Brewers where he accomplished his dream of playing professionally. 

From 2015 to 2020, Parker required 3 elbow surgeries, a 2-time Tommy John surgery recipient. During his rehabilitation process, Parker opened his baseball training facility in Ogden. He returned to the mound for the Raptors in 2022, where in his final game closed out a Raptors win at Lindquist Field. 

Parker lives in Ogden where he and his wife, Ashlyn, have 2 daughters, Lennon and Halen.