Chase Richardson calls it a hitter's dream, and after one look at this backyard batting cage in Roy, WA, it's hard to argue. This is the kind of setup most players only get to use at a paid facility, now it's sitting in a backyard, ready to book by the hour.

The cage

The headline is a 70-foot cage, 12 feet wide and 12 feet tall, running $60/hour. The centerpiece is a 200-pitch auto-feed pitching machine that adjusts from 30 to 98 mph and slides between the 40-foot and 60-foot marks so hitters can dial in their timing at any level. There's an extra net that splits the cage into two lanes, multiple batting tees, an L-screen for soft toss, and both baseballs and softballs on hand. A softball bullpen mound rounds it out, and lessons can be arranged for an additional fee if you want coaching alongside your reps.

Who it's for

With space for up to eighteen guests and a divider that creates two working lanes, this cage handles everything from a solo hitter to a full group rotating through stations at once. The adjustable machine speed makes it a fit for youth players building confidence and advanced hitters facing near-game velocity, and the smaller softball works well for fastpitch players too, a genuinely flexible space for a team or a family.

The host

Chase kept the description short and let the setup speak for itself, a "hitters dream" with a machine, two lanes, and gear for baseball and softball alike. It's a genuinely serious cage, and the offer of lessons says the host cares about players actually getting better, not just getting swings in. This is the work of someone who knows what a real training session needs.

Good to know

It's an outdoor cage, so plan around the weather. There's parking, seating, and music allowed on site, so it's an easy place to spend a couple of hours. House rules are simple: no pets, no seeds, and no cleats. The two-lane divider is a real perk for anyone bringing a group and wanting to keep everyone hitting instead of standing around.