Stods Baseball

About Stods Baseball

Stods Baseball is a batting cage located in Bellevue, Washington. Located at 5606 119th Avenue Southeast. Visit for more details on hours, availability, and amenities.

Facility features

• Baseball
• Lessons
• Birthday Parties
• Pitching Machines

Reviews

• Katie Slood5

  My son wants to play baseball, many kids his age have been playing for a few years, and he’s needed a bit more instruction than team practice. I have LOVED the availability of private coaching, and batting cages at different speeds. Even the suggestion of catching balls in the cage to get some catching practice in.

  a year ago

• Heather McBride5

  Loved celebrating my son’s birthday here. We also went to Resonate pizzeria/brewery next door for additional celebrations (which was also great). The guy who worked on Sunday (4/28) was very helpful and accommodating. All around, I’d highly recommend going there for a fun batting experience and friendly staff. (Especially on Sundays) 😊

  a year ago

• Frederick Clanahan2

  Stods Batting Cages feels old and tired, and it’s clear that the facility is in need of a serious upgrade. From the moment you walk in, you can see that everything is worn down—the pitching machines are outdated, the turf is heavily used, and the building itself shows its age. Even the strip mall where it’s located feels like it’s stuck in a past era, which adds to the overall impression that the facility has been neglected for too long. While some might argue that it still serves its purpose, the lack of modernization makes for a disappointing experience. While Stods does offer a space for batting practice, it doesn’t compare to other more modern training facilities in the area. The machines don’t always function properly, and the setup lacks the professional quality you’d expect from a place where players are supposed to refine their skills. There are many local alternatives that provide a much better experience for the same price or less. Beyond the facility itself, I also wouldn’t recommend considering an offer to play for Stods select baseball. Their approach seems to be more about “winning at all costs” rather than true player development. Coaches should be invested in helping young athletes grow, not just focusing on immediate success. If you’re serious about improving, there are better organizations out there. Overall, if you’re in need of a basic place to hit, Stods gets the job done, but just barely. 2/5 stars because it exists, but it desperately needs improvement.

  a year ago

• Lorraine B1

  Proceed with Caution When Considering This Facility I enrolled my 8-year-old son in the Stods spring break baseball camp (starting 4/14/25), primarily because his best friend was also attending. I dropped them off Monday morning, and later that day, I asked how things had gone. My son’s friend told me that another child repeatedly kicked his helmet, even after being asked to stop. He also mentioned that the same child elbowed him in the stomach. Both boys said they had reported the incident to a coach. That evening, the father of my son’s friend emailed the camp owner to share the incident and ensure it would be addressed. When I arrived at drop-off the next morning (Tuesday), I was met by an older man sitting behind the counter—who I later learned was Bob Stoddard, the owner. He abruptly asked who I was dropping off. After I gave both boys’ names, he told me he needed to speak with me outside. His tone was sharp and commanding. We stepped just beyond the sliding doors, though they continued to open and close, making our conversation audible inside. He then loudly informed me that a child at camp with ADHD and other “ABCD, XYZ” (mocking the diagnosis) had been acting out physically. He claimed that my son was “part of the problem” and that I needed to “handle it.” I calmly tried to explain that I believed he was mistaken, and that we were actually friends with the child who had been harmed. He cut me off repeatedly, insisted he was “1,000% sure” he was right, and continued in his raised tone, refusing to listen. When I said I’d talk to my son, he demanded that I do it immediately, and called my child outside in front of others. The whole situation felt hostile, inappropriate, and deeply disrespectful. I asked my son if he had interacted with the child in question the day before. He said no. I believed him, gave him a kiss, and let him go in—he had enjoyed the first day and was eager to return. Still shaken, I left the camp feeling humiliated and silenced. I wasn’t just accused—I was denied the chance to speak and treated as if my concerns and voice didn’t matter. It was an incredibly upsetting experience. On Wednesday, my husband brought the boys to camp and asked to speak with Bob. He introduced himself respectfully and asked about the previous day’s confrontation. Bob informed him the “problem child” had been removed from camp and that there was “no problem” anymore. When my husband tried to ask why I had been treated the way I was, Bob dismissed the conversation entirely and told him to leave. He even threatened to call the police—completely uncalled for, as my husband had remained calm and respectful throughout. At no point did Bob take any responsibility for his behavior or offer an apology for the misunderstanding or how he had handled the situation. It’s hard to imagine him speaking to a father the same way he spoke to me. This experience was both disappointing and alarming. I would strongly urge other families to consider alternative programs where communication, professionalism, and respect are valued.

  11 months ago

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