New York Gothams

16U NY Gothams: Took home the championship trophy for ECTB's All Star World Classic in August. Coach Felix Roche credited "really good defense, great pitching and clutch hitting by key players" for the team's victory. The final game was a nail-biting pitcher's dual, in which there was no score until the 8th-inning, tie-breaker when the NY Gothams prevailed with a final score of 1-0. Congratulations to the 16U NY Gothams who ended the season on a fantastic note!

Player parent David Spencer took the image below and posted many more from the tournament in the images section. Thanks, David!

14U Red NY Gothams: Placed 2nd in Triple Crown July 4th Classic in Parsippany, N.J.

14U Blue NY Gothams: Placed 2nd in ECTB 10th Anniversary July 4th Blast in Lansing, Penn.

Congratulations to both teams on their successes!

Several NY Gothams players received accolades from FiveBoroSports and the Daily News for their performances for their high school teams.

Catcher Sammy Dominguez, who plays for the NY Gothams open division team, was named to FiveBoroSports "All City Second Team." Said the article on Sammy, who attened John F. Kennedy High School:

"[Sammy] grew up this spring, developing into a team leader and learning to be patient and now allow pitchers to get him out with their pitch. Dominguez also became Coach Al Torres’ lights-out closer, using that big arm on the mound. He still led one of the city’s best lineups, hitting 451 with 24 RBIs, three home runs and 20 runs scored. Remarkably, he has a year left, and there is even more room for improvement."

For "All-Manhattan Honors," FiveBoroSports awarded honorable mention to shortstop Isaac Forman, who plays for Beacon High School and the 16U NY Gothams, and catcher Nelson Rodriguez, who plays for George Washington and the 14U Red NY Gothams.

The Daily News also mentioned Sammy as a "player to watch" during the PSAL play-offs, describing him as his high school's "power source for the past three years." When the paper chose its "All-City Team," both Sammy and lefty pitcher, Dominique Parra, who last year pitched for the 16U NY Gothams, received honorable mention.

Dear Friend of the New York Gothams:

If you are interested in supporting the NY Gothams with a donation, you can make a secure donation right now by credit card or Paypal or you can send a check made out to NY Gothams Youth Baseball (Mail to NY Gothams President, Ira Persky, 233 West 99th Street, Apt. 10E, New York, NY, 10025). All donations are tax deductable.  

The funds we raise are used to keep the NY Gothams competitive with other travel organizations and to offer scholarships to talented players who require financial assistance.  Since its inception the organization has been committed to providing its players a high caliber travel baseball experience, which includes travel to national tournaments, year-round facilities and professional coaching. As part of its mission, the NY Gothams feel strongly about the importance of extending opportunities to all motivated players, whatever their background or income.

Because school is such a big part of any player’s success, whether he has dreams of a major league career or wants to play ball in college, we added an educational component to the program, providing tutoring during winter workouts, with plans to offer low-cost SAT prep classes.

Last year, our program’s value was recognized by Major League Baseball, which provided a $10,000 grant to help cover the cost of scholarship players.

We welcome donations of every size, but to provide some guidance the cost for a single player's participation for the summer season is approximately $2,000. Many donors have chosen to sponsor the costs of a player in whole or in part. Families who donate $3,000 will receive a NY Gothams hoodie, windbreaker and cap; $1500, a jacket or hoodie and a cap; $500, a tee shirt and a cap, and $250 a baseball cap.

If you have any questions contact contact Lois Sakany, Director of Fundraising.

Thanks very much for your consideration.

Go Gothams!