OUR TEAM
The Team Behind
Union Baseball Systems
Top to bottom, Union Baseball Systems has by far the most dynamic baseball training and coaching staff in San Diego, and we’re only going to get better. UBS uses the same systems and processes to identify, interview, and hire progressive, high ceiling coaches that Bobby used with the Chicago Cub’s top-ranked farm system – providing training to ensure quality across all our staff.
Founders
In an effort to bring the most advanced, progressive baseball training to San Diego, UBS was founded by former college teammates…
Bobby Basham
Co- Founder
Bobby has close to 20 years of experience in professional baseball – with 7 seasons as a player and 12 at the front office level. He has led advanced scouting efforts, been the Director of Player Development, and Director of the Innovation Department embedded within Research Development for the Chicago Cubs. Bobby runs the business side of the Union Baseball and oversees the development process, making sure it meets the same standards that professional baseball teams use.
Matt McLoughlin
Head of Pitching Development
A former DI college pitcher and native San Diegan, Matt has been a fixture on the San Diego amateur baseball scene as pitching coach for the San Diego Show. He is a Driveline Certified pitching instructor and leads our developmental pitching efforts, including building out throwing programs, weighted ball training, pitch design, and data-driven mechanical interventions.
Andy Givens
CSCS – Head of High Performance
Andy comes from Richmond, Virginia, where for nine years he owned and operated AG Performance, a baseball performance-based strength and conditioning facility. A former DI pitcher, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and is also an OnBaseU and Driveline-Certified pitching coach. In addition to overseeing strength development, he also coaches athletes in nutrition, movement prep, and recovery methods, the backbones to improving player performance.
Marcus Hatley
GM / Director of Player Development
​Marcus grew up in San Diego County. After four years of varsity baseball, Marcus was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2006. He played a year at Palomar Junior College before signing with the Cubs, spending 7 years in their farm system before making his MLB pitching debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015. After his playing career, Marcus worked as Director of Player Development at Florida Baseball Ranch. Under the tutelage of renowned physical therapist Randy Sullivan, Marcus perfected the holistic training techniques he’s bringing back to San Diego.​​
Tim Stauffer
Advisor/Investor
Tim was a teammate of Bobby, Andy, and Matt at the University of Richmond and was a two-time first team All American before being selected as the 4th overall pick in the 2003 draft by the San Diego Padres. He played parts of 10 seasons at the MLB level, including 9 with the Padres. He currently lives in Solana Beach, and you can occasionally catch him on the Padres Broadcast as a color commentator.
Coaches & Staff
We overstaff our gym with the highest quality coaches to guide your player training, ensure player safety, and to make sure every player always has access to professional oversight.
Jordan Verdon
Head of Hitting Development
UBS Kearney Mesa
Jordan grew up in San Diego and was a member of the San Diego State Aztec baseball team where he hit his way to National Player of the Week twice in 2018. He was also named to the Mountain West All Conference team twice. After his time as an Aztec, Jordan played in the Detroit Tiger’s organization, where he was the Minor League Player of the Year in 2019 while playing for the Connecticut Tigers. If a pitcher made a mistake, Jordan made him pay.
Miguel Perez
Lead Hitting Instructor
UBS Kearny Mesa
Miguel Perez, a Dominican-born baseball professional, sharpened his skills at the Banana Academy, competing in top events like the Prospect Select tournament in Miami and earning a spot in the Perfect Game Class of 2016.
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At 16, Perez was drafted by the Seattle Mariners. He advanced to Triple-A, won the Mariners’ MVP award in 2018, and contributed to a California Championship in 2023.
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Fluent in both English and Spanish, Perez became a leader within the clubhouse, supporting and mentoring his teammates. His career reflects a blend of elite talent, professionalism, and a commitment to developing the next generation of athletes.
Pitching Instructor
Justin Bellez
UBS Kearny Mesa
Born and raised in San Diego, coach Bellez attended Mira Mesa high school. His accolades include a Perfect Game National showcase attendee, Area Cod Game Participant, and was a 38th round draft pick by the Angels. He also played at San Diego State and Palomar Junior College. He was the varsity pitching coach at Mira Mesa for two years, coached 11U through high school for Tony Gwynn Jr's program (Gwynn Baseball) for five years, and has coached 12U through high school for the San Diego Show for the past three years.
Lead Strength Coach
Gerardo Jaime
UBS San Marcos
Coach G is a San Diego native and graduate of Steele Canyon High School. Before becoming our lead strength coach at our San Marcos location, Gerardo developed his coaching skill set over the past eight years as a one-on-one personal trainer, a police officer tactical trainer, and a strength coach for the San Diego Seals lacrosse team. Gerardo attended the University of Mary in Bismark, ND where he was a member of the Marauders wrestling team and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.
Lead Hitting Instructor
Gunn Omasako
Gunn is a seasoned baseball professional from São Paulo, Brazil, with a rich international background. Excelling in the Brazilian league at a young age led to his recruitment by Brazil’s top high-performance academy, sponsored by Tokyo Yakult Swallows of NPB Japan. His participation in World Cups, WSBC Qualifiers, and Pan-American Games showcased his talent, leading to a professional career with the Seattle Mariners.
As a center fielder and power hitter, Gunn’s time in the Dominican Republic deepened his understanding of Latino Baseball, blending it with the discipline of Japanese baseball. His U.S. experience with the Mariners further honed his skills in one of the world’s top baseball cultures. Now, as a high-performance coach fluent in Spanish, Gunn is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of athletes.
UBS San Marcos
Isaiah Nunez
Pitching Instructor
UBS Kearny Mesa
Isaiah brings on-field playing and coaching experience playing at Sacramento City College and California State University Northridge and coaching at Sacramento City College, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and San Diego Mesa College. Isaiah has training experience as a performance throwing trainer at Optimum Athletes and a throwing intern at Tread Athletics. Isaiah earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Northridge and his master’s degree in leadership from Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Pitching & Hitting Instructor
Evan Yedinak
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UBS Kearny Mesa & San Marcos
Originally from Northern California, Evan played three years at Cañada College in Redwood City, CA as both an outfielder and pitcher. He then transferred to University of San Diego and spent one season as a pitcher-only for the Toreros, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree in economics, with a minor in business analytics. Following his collegiate career, Evan pitched professionally for multiple independent league teams in the Pioneer Baseball League. With his experience on both sides of the ball, Evan works with pitchers and hitters for UBS.
Customer Service
Candy O’Dell Scherer
Both Locations
Candie O’Dell-Scherer is Union Baseball Systems’ Lead Customer Service Representative. She grew up in Southern CA but spent 14 long winters in Chicago. She holds a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Master’s of Nonprofit Management from Spertus. Her passion for baseball started when the Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series. GO CUBS GO!! She has past experience as a busy church secretary, an in-bound call center, and 25 years as a nanny/house manager. For questions about your membership, booking, billing, please email candie@unionbaseballsystems.com
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Interested in Becoming a Coach at Union Baseball Systems?
If you have experience playing or coaching baseball at a high level, and you’re interested in helping San Diego’s next generation of baseball players, we’d love to hear from you! Just fill out the short form by clicking the button below, and one of our coaches will be reaching out to you.
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*For Youth (Under 12) players, purchase individual lessons here.