Head Coach
Evan Cornwell, a native of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, brings an accomplished playing background and a passion for player development to the coaching staff. A standout shortstop at Post University, Cornwell spent five seasons with the Eagles and helped lead the program to its first conference championship in 2024. During his collegiate career, he compiled a .308 batting average, recording 190 hits and 100 RBIs while posting a .391 slugging percentage. His consistent performance and contributions on the field earned him Second Team All-Conference honors in 2024.
In addition to his collegiate success, Cornwell competed in several prestigious summer collegiate baseball leagues across the country. He played for the North Fork Ospreys of the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League, where he batted .283 with a .731 OPS, totaling 30 hits, 23 runs scored, 19 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases in 36 games. He also gained valuable experience with the Brockton Rox of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League and the Academy Barons of the California Collegiate League, competing against high-level talent from across the nation.
As a middle infielder known for his consistency, baseball IQ, and work ethic, Cornwell developed a deep understanding of the game through his experiences at both the collegiate and summer league levels. He is excited to continue his baseball journey as a coach and looks forward to helping players develop their skills, build confidence, and achieve their goals both on and off the field.
Evan Cornwell
Associate Head Coach
Hunter Keller, a native of Oxford, Connecticut, brings a strong playing background, leadership qualities, and a passion for developing young athletes to the coaching staff. A five-year member of the Post University baseball program, Keller established himself as a dependable infielder and respected teammate throughout his collegiate career while helping the Eagles capture the program's first conference championship in 2024.
During his final season at Post, Keller posted a .327 batting average with a .411 slugging percentage and .442 on-base percentage, showcasing his ability to consistently contribute offensively. Over the course of his collegiate career, he accumulated 182 hits, 132 runs scored, and 93 RBIs, providing steady production and leadership for the Eagles lineup.
Keller was equally impressive on the defensive side of the game. He finished his collegiate career with a .960 fielding percentage and delivered one of the most remarkable defensive seasons in program history in 2024. That season, he recorded a .994 fielding percentage with just one error while totaling 67 assists and 92 putouts, demonstrating exceptional consistency, reliability, and attention to detail in the infield.
Known for his positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-first mentality, Keller has also spent time working with younger athletes and enjoys helping players develop both their baseball skills and confidence. Drawing on his experience as a successful collegiate player, he is excited to continue his involvement in the game and looks forward to mentoring the next generation of players both on and off the field.
Hunter Keller
Owner/General Manager
Tim Binkoski brings a deep and accomplished background in both playing and coaching to his leadership role. His baseball career spans multiple levels of the game, including elite high school programs, collegiate baseball, and several years as a professional player in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.
Binkoski is currently an Assistant Coach at Post University in Waterbury, CT, a role he has held since 2021. During his tenure, the team has reached the postseason each year and captured a conference championship in 2024, marking a standout stretch of consistent success at the collegiate level.
In 2022, he joined the Bristol Blues, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL), as head coach. In his first season, he led the team to a 32–12 record, a division title, and a quarterfinal playoff appearance. The Blues returned to the postseason in 2023, advancing to the NECBL Championship Series. In 2024, they again captured the division title and reached the semifinals, continuing Binkoski’s consistent track record of success.
He previously served as co-owner of the DiamondZone, a baseball and softball training facility in North Haven, CT. After nearly five years developing players at the facility, he returned to college coaching with a continued focus on helping athletes grow on and off the field.
Binkoski was also the head coach and director of baseball operations for the North Haven American Legion Post 76 program. Over five seasons, he led the team to four consecutive State Tournament appearances and established the program as one of the top teams in Connecticut’s Zone 2. He also founded the North Haven High School Fall and Winter baseball program, focusing on offseason conditioning and skill development.
Earlier in his career, Binkoski held assistant coaching positions at his alma mater, Quinnipiac University (2009–2012), and with the Mystic Schooners of the NECBL in 2012.
As a player, Binkoski signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007 following a standout collegiate career. He played for the Gulf Coast Phillies, the Williamsport Crosscutters (NY-Penn League), and the Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League, where he earned Eastern Division All-Star honors and helped capture a league title.
At Quinnipiac, Binkoski was a three-time All-NEC First Team selection (2005–2007) and the 2007 NEC Player of the Year. He finished that season ranked 8th nationally in batting average and set the school’s single-season hits record. He still holds top-five all-time program records in batting average, hits, doubles, runs, and RBIs. Binkoski remains Quinnipiac’s only Division I All-American in baseball.
His early career included a decorated four-year run at North Haven High School, where he was a three-time All-SCC Conference selection, a two-time All-State honoree, and the 2003 Connecticut Male Athlete and Baseball Player of the Year. He was inducted into the North Haven High School Hall of Fame in 2018.
Tim Binkoski
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