When Kamrin isn’t drinking smoothies in the morning and Kaylin isn’t sleeping, both twins are on the softball diamond, having each other’s back.
For the Evans sisters, playing for the first time at the Elite Development Invitational this year in Kansas City, Mo., was something special.
Kaylin, who is a pitcher and first baseman, and Kamrin, a catcher and third baseman, have the unique distinction of being one of the rare sets of twins to participate in a girls baseball development event.
“It was like a full-circle moment because I talked to [her] about how, ‘I want to do that with you,'" Kamrin said. "And being able to get nominated to come here with her, it was really nice.”
But it is not the first time the “unstoppable duo,” as Kaylin called the pair, has shared the field.
Last year, the sisters were part of the Detroit Tigers RBI team that won the East Regional Tournament and advanced to the NIKE RBI softball World Series against the Houston Astros RBI program.
To her surprise, Kaylin was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.
“I was sitting there thinking somebody else was going to get it,” Kaylin said. “It was crazy. I got to hug Natasha Watley. That was amazing.”
The Evans sisters were among the 130 high-school baseball and softball players who participated in the multi-day camp featuring on-field development as well as help with off-field topics such as college recruiting, mental health and women in sports.
At EDI, the sisters said they received valuable feedback to improve their pitching and catching craft from a coaching staff filled with softball legends such as Jennie Finch, Lauren Chamberlain (Gipson) and Watley.
“Being here will help us move forward,” Kaylin said.
At this event, though, they were not on the same team -- and that was something they were not used to.
But it did fuel their competitiveness.
“Here at EDI is different,” Kaylin said. “When tough situations [came up], I can’t have my twin to lean on [and] talk to me how she normally does. It’s different with somebody else.”
Their connection on and off the field makes the twins' telepathy undeniable.
What started in the backyard -- where Kaylin would pitch and Kamrin would catch -- brought them to one of MLB’s signature girls development events.
Now when they are on the field, they certainly know what pitches to execute and how to anticipate plays.
“It’s really cool having my sister,” Kamrin said. “She is really my safety net out there. With her with me, the nerves just kinda calm down more.”
But they also enjoy a friendly rivalry on the field that helps them be better.
One season, Kamrin averaged more home runs than Kaylin, but Kaylin didn't strike out at all.
“She always helps me, but she always tries to compete with me,” Kamrin said.
At EDI, they have learned not only how to enhance their physical skills, but also what goes on beyond the game.
With their story, the Evans sisters want the next generation to know that working together truly makes the dream work, in addition to learning that women have a space in sports -- no matter what they choose to play.
“We can push through adversity even when people are pushing against us,” Kaylin said.