Baseball & Softball
Athletes of all ages and abilities will maximize their potential as baseball and softball players at the premier destination for development and competition in the DMV region.
Training & Instruction
Skill Development
- 4:1 Player-to-Coach Ratio: Personalized instruction from expert coaches in a small group setting.
- Customized Training: Tailored sessions focus on skill development, confidence building, and maximizing performance on the field.
- State-of-the-Art Equipment: Indoor batting cages, Hack Attack pitching machines, and Hittrax technology for video analysis and data-driven performance insights.
- Position-Specific Focus: Choose Catching & Pitching or Hitting & Fielding.
Ages
8 - 16
Schedule
- Ongoing Enrollment - Prorated based on start date
- Mondays, 6-Week Sessions
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
- Intermediate: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Spring T-Ball Program
Introduce your child to competitive baseball with T-Ball at The St. James. Our Quickball curriculum provides a solid foundation for beginner baseball and softball players through fun, fitness, and fundamentals.
Ages
4 - 6
Schedule
- May 6th - June 14th
- Tuesdays, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
- Saturdays, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Stay & Play
Ages 9U to 16U
Level Up Your Game with The St. James Diamond Sports Stay & Play Program! Whether you're just starting out or already a seasoned player, our program is designed to help you master the fundamentals—hitting, fielding, base running, defense, and more!
This is your chance to elevate your game, build confidence, and prepare for the competitive season ahead.
Schedule: 9U - 12U | Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; 13U - 16U | Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This program runs from July 8th - August 7th. Daily & Weekly Sessions Available.
Baseball & Softball Camps
Baseball & Softball Summer Camps
With expert coaching and options for all skill levels, our summer camps help young athletes refine their hitting, pitching, fielding, and base-running skills while building confidence and a love for the game.
Ages
6 - 13
Schedule
- Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
- Junior Sluggers: June 23 - 26
- Intermediate: August 4 - 7
Coach A & Friends Summer Camp
Coach A & Friends outdoor Summer Camp brings elite coaching and cutting-edge training tools right to McLean Little League for a week of fun, development, and confidence-building. Athletes will work with experienced coaches—including Coach Rob Mateo (Jackson-Reed High School), coaches from The Landon School, and college-level pitchers—all while being introduced to pro-level training tools.
Location: McLean Little League
Ages
7 - 14
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 2 PM
Baseball & Softball Teams
Events
ArmCare Coaches & Players Accelerator
The ArmCare Accelerator for Coaches and Players is an intensive training program offering cutting-edge tools, data-driven insights, and hands-on skills to boost performance and protect arm health. Bridge the gap between science and practice with a focus on arm strength, fatigue management, recovery, and smarter, data-based decisions for optimal player development.
- ArmCare Accelerator ($600 Value)
- BulletProof Arm Series ($420 Value)
- Equipment & Software - Accelerator Playbook, Coaches Portal, ArmCare Hat ($500 Value)
Ages
Coaches and Players
Schedule
- Saturday, November 8th
- 9:30 AM-6:00 PM
ArmCare Sports Med & Strength Professionals Accelerator
This course provides a proven, evidence-based framework to take the guesswork out of return-to-play decisions. You’ll gain the tools to make better clinical decisions by using data tailored to each athlete. Learn to assess and improve biomechanics, manage fatigue, develop individualized throwing and recovery plans, and apply data-driven decision-making to enhance patient outcomes.
- ArmCare Accelerator ($800 Value)
- Online Course - 2 Certification Courses ($990 Value)
- Equipment & Software - [+$250] ArmCare Sensor 1, Coaches Portal 1, Premium Sponsorships 5 ($545 Value)
Ages
21+
Schedule
- Sunday, November 9th
- 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Batting Cages
Available for members and non-members.
Contact baseball@thestjames.com if you are interested in team or group rentals.
Private Lessons
Starting at $125/hr.
Meet Our Coaches
Steve Bumbry
Director of Diamond Sports
Fernando Enriquez
Diamond Sports Business Development Leader
About STJ Baseball & Softball
The St. James is the premier destination for baseball and softball training in Springfield, VA and the greater DMV area. We offer year-round developmental programs, private lessons, seasonal camps, recreational leagues, and elite travel teams for players of all ages and skill levels.
Our world-class baseball and softball training includes:
- Access to our Hitting House, complete with six tunnels for pitching and hitting practice with Hack Attack machines.
- Private and semi-private lessons
- Developmental programs focused on technical skills and strength and conditioning
- Skill-specific camps and clinics
- Recreational leagues and competitive play
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