I built CageList because finding batting cage time in this country is broken. You either drive to the one facility in town and hope a lane is open, or you chase strangers in a Facebook group and pray someone texts back. Meanwhile, thousands of great cages — in backyards, at academies, behind league fields — sit empty most of the week.
CageList is the fix. Think of it as the Airbnb of baseball: one place to find a real batting cage near you, book it online in about a minute, and pay a fair all-in price with no surprise fees. And if you own a cage, it is the place to turn that cage into income.
That is the core. But CageList has grown into something bigger — a network that now serves seven different kinds of people in the baseball and softball world. Here is who it is for and why each of them uses it.
The one rule that makes it fair: all-in pricing
Before anything else, here is how the money works, because it is the same everywhere on CageList. The price you see is the price you pay — the service fee is already baked in and itemized at checkout, exactly like Airbnb. Cage owners get paid the next day after a session. No junk fees, no haggling, no chasing payments. That trust is the whole point.
If you just want to hit: book a cage near you
You search your area, see real cages on a map with prices, and book — instant or by request. The price is all-in, the cage is vetted, and your session is protected. Your first booking comes with a $10 credit to get started, and if you book a bunch, bulk discounts kick in automatically. Here is exactly how to book a cage near you.
If you own a backyard cage: make it pay for itself
Most backyard cages get used a few hours a week. List yours free, set your own price and hours, and players near you book and pay online. You keep your rate minus a small commission, and the money hits your bank the next day. We handle payment, the calendar, and booking protection — you just approve and get paid. Here is how to make money renting out your backyard cage.
If you run a facility or academy: own your local search
When a family Googles batting cages in your town, do you show up? On CageList you can claim a free, ranking page for your business, control the details, and add your camps, clinics, and lesson packages so they show up front and center. Here is how to claim your facility page.
If you build cages for a living: get found by buyers
CageList runs the only baseball-specific cage-builder directory. A free profile gives you a clean page to show your work and a dashboard where every quote request lands, so you are not digging through scattered DMs. Here is how builders get installation leads.
If you want to build your own: a real DIY guide
Not everyone wants to rent — some people want to build. CageList has a full guide to building a batting cage at home, with honest gear recommendations so you know what to buy and why. And when you are done, you can rent it out to pay it off. Here is the DIY build guide.
If you coach travel ball: a free recruiting billboard
Your reputation lives on Instagram and word of mouth — none of which shows up when a new family searches travel baseball in your city. Claim your team's free CageList page, add your logo and tryout info, and you are a recruiting billboard that ranks 24/7. Here is how to claim your team page.
If you run a Little League: turn the cage into a fundraiser
Your league's batting cage sits locked most of the week. CageList can turn it into a low-effort, year-round fundraiser — you control the schedule and who gets in, and we handle booking and payments. Here is how the league fundraiser works.
The thread through all of it
Every one of these people is solving the same problem from a different angle: baseball infrastructure is underused and hard to find. CageList connects the people who have cages, build cages, and want cage time — and makes the whole thing trustworthy with real payments, real reviews, and honest pricing. That is why CageList. Wherever you fit in, there is a door for you. Find a cage near you to start.
FAQ
Is CageList actually live? Yes — real users, real bookings, real money. It is a working marketplace, not a pre-launch idea.
What does it cost to use? Booking a cage is just the cage price plus a small service fee that is already shown in the price. Listing a cage, claiming a facility page, and creating a builder or team profile are free.
How do cage owners get paid? Securely via Stripe, with payouts landing the next day after a completed session.
Is it only for baseball? Baseball and softball both — cages, hitting, and the teams and leagues around them.
