Host Spotlight: Stan Lopez's Islanders Batting Cage in Lathrop, CA

Meet Stan Lopez, host of the Islanders Batting Cage in Lathrop — a backyard spot he built so his boys (and now the whole neighborhood) always have somewhere to hit.

The cage

The Islanders cage is a private backyard setup with both baseball and softball pitching machines, an L-screen, a hitting tee, and baseballs on hand. It's easygoing, private, and just $25/hour — bring your crew and get to work. You can follow along at @islanders_batting_cage on Instagram.

The host

"My boys have been playing baseball since they were four and love this game," Stan says. "I always wanted a place where they could just go out and hit in the backyard — without having to go to the park or the fields, or risk damaging any houses in the neighborhood." Now he welcomes hitters to come get their reps without the hassle.

Book it — or list your own

If you're near Lathrop, book the Islanders cage here and get your swings in. Elsewhere? Find a batting cage near you.

Have a cage of your own? List it on CageList and see what it could earn.

Thanks for being part of CageList, Stan.