Backyard Batting Cage in Merced, CA

Right by Merced College in the Central Valley sits a backyard batting cage in Merced, CA a college athlete opened up so other players could use his family's cage — "come use our family cage" is the whole invitation, and it's a genuinely good one.

The cage

Dickey Fields is a 55-foot outdoor cage, 12 feet wide and 10 feet tall, with an L-screen, a hitting tee, and a pitching mound for bullpen work. There's a lot on site for a backyard setup: restroom access, lights for night sessions, a seating area for whoever's watching, on-site parking, and a sound system. It's a "GREAT batting cage set up," as the host puts it, and its location near Merced College makes it easy to find. Sessions are $45/hour.

Who it's for

It fits a solo hitter, a pitcher working the mound, or a small group of up to 6. Ry — a college athlete himself — also offers hitting, pitching, and fielding lessons on request, so players who want coaching alongside their reps can get real instruction from someone who's competing at a high level.

The host

Ry describes himself as a "college athlete looking to share my cage with baseball players, coaches, and parents." He calls it the "family cage," and that's how it feels — a genuinely nice, well-appointed setup he's clearly proud to open to the community rather than keep to himself.

Good to know

It's a well-appointed backyard cage located near Merced College, lit for evening use with a restroom, seating, sound system, and parking all on site. House rules are reasonable: no pets, seeds, glass, or smoking. If you want coaching, ask Ry about lessons when you book.

Book it — or list your own

Ready to hit? book Ry's cage here and reserve your time by the hour, or find a batting cage near you on CageList.

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Thanks for being part of CageList, Ry.