About Gothams
All In, Every Play.
Gothams Baseball Club is a premier youth baseball organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to developing young athletes through high-level instruction and competitive baseball opportunities. Founded with a clear mission, Gothams Baseball provides a structured developmental environment for players throughout the Bay Area who are committed to growth, discipline and excellence on and off the field.
Play the Gothams Way
Team Philosophy
At Gothams Baseball Club, team chemistry is at the core of our culture. We build a positive and competitive baseball environment where players learn, train and compete together as a unified team.
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​Our training philosophy focuses on advanced skill development, baseball IQ and character building. We challenge players to grow as complete athletes by emphasizing discipline, accountability, teamwork and sportsmanship. Through intentional coaching and competitive gameplay, players learn how to compete with confidence while representing their team with integrity.
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Our team philosophy emphasizes playing hard, staying confident and competing with purpose on every pitch. Players are encouraged to give consistent effort and to embrace challenges. A team-first mindset is at the core of everything we do—we win together, we lose together.
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Matt Carlin
Founder & Head Coach
Coach Matt is a San Francisco native whose lifelong passion for baseball carried him from his early youth years through the age of 22. He competed at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory before continuing his playing career at Cañada College.
Driven by his lifelong passion for the game, Matt turned his experience into a mission to make baseball more accessible in San Francisco. His goal has always been to build a competitive program that emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship and a genuine love for the game.
With over seven years of coaching experience, his philosophy is simple and enduring: play hard, play for the love of the game and get 1% better every single day. Throughout his coaching career, he has helped develop standout players who have moved on to pursue baseball at the collegiate level.
​Currently, Matt serves as a JV Baseball Coach at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory and is a member of the San Francisco Giants’ grounds crew, staying closely connected to the game at every level.
Marco Salvetti
Co-founder & Coach
Coach Marco is a San Francisco native with a deep connection to the local baseball community and a strong playing and coaching background. He began his baseball journey at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, later playing at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory.
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Marco continued his baseball career at the collegiate level, starting at West Valley College before advancing to compete in NCAA Division II baseball at San Francisco State University. His experiences at each level of the game have shaped his understanding of player development and the importance of preparation, teamwork and resilience.
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With over six years of youth baseball coaching experience, including time with the SF Baseball Academy, Marco is passionate about teaching fundamentals, building confidence and fostering a positive team environment. He is committed to helping young athletes grow not only as baseball players, but as respectful, disciplined teammates who love the game.
"Our son loves playing for the Gothams, and we love having him be part of the team. Coach Matt and Coach Marco run a great program that has helped him develop his baseball skills, his work ethic and his attitude. He looks forward to every practice, game and tournament, and we love seeing him grow as a player and teammate."
Chris L., Gothams Parent
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