Baseball Programs

Before they're cracking it into the nosebleeds, throwing straight heaters, or snagging fly balls, they need to cover the bases of game fundamentals. This is where kids aged 7-10 glean the basics.

The St. James Baseball Pitching Clinic will teach emerging young players the importance of having good balance, direction, and leg push off the mound. The TSJ Baseball staff will review each pitcher to become more successful on the mound. Led by Daryl Thompson and Harold Myles, the pitching clinic will also teach players how to approach each at batter and how to mentally prepare for before stepping on the mound to pitch.

The St. James Baseball Pitching Clinic will teach emerging young players the importance of having good balance, direction, and leg push off the mound. The TSJ Baseball staff will review each pitcher to become more successful on the mound. Led by Daryl Thompson and Harold Myles, the pitching clinic will also teach players how to approach each at batter and how to mentally prepare for before stepping on the mound to pitch. 

The St. James Fall T-Ball League will run for 6 weeks at The St. James Hitting House and Field House. Included in this league will be a team hat, t-shirt style jersey and team photos that players get to keep. Our coaching stall is looking to provide an experience that is grounded in fun, fitness and fundamentals to grow a child's love for the game.

Little Sluggers is designed to generate enthusiasm, excitement, and fun for the game of baseball. Little Sluggers introduces the basic fundamentals of baseball (hitting, throwing, catching, running, and fielding) for Children aged 3-5. There are no complex rules, and no umpires - just fun!

Coach LJ Hoes is a Washington, DC native, having played baseball at St. John's High School. He was a Washington Post All-Met Player three times, Washington, DC Gatorade Player of the Year, a DC Louisville Slugger Player of the Year twice, and a Louisville Slugger All-American three times. Coach Hoes was a 3rd round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles, making his MLB debut in 2012. He spent 4 years in the MLB with the Orioles and the Houston Astros.