Backyard Batting Cage in Algonquin, IL
Meet Emmanuel, whose "Backyard Hitting Oasis" in Algonquin, IL is a private outdoor cage with a pitching machine, L-screen, tee, and an optional Jr. Hack Attack — all for $30/hour.
June 2, 20254 min read
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Backyard Batting Cage in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Meet Sean, whose long 70-foot private backyard cage in Rancho Santa Fe, CA offers L-screen, tee, infield space, and seating for focused training at $65/hour.
May 27, 20254 min read
Backyard Batting Cage in Kent, WA
Meet Lauren, whose 70-foot Trujillo Cage in Kent, WA runs a baseball-and-softball combo machine, a soft-toss station, and infield space for $40/hour.
May 18, 20254 min read
Backyard Batting Cage in Farmington, AR
Meet Robert, whose 70-foot lighted, turf backyard cage in Farmington, AR gives hitters a long, game-distance lane with an L-screen and mound — just $40/hour.
May 6, 20254 min read
Backyard Batting Cage in Penitas, TX
Meet Aroldo, who sold his facility but kept a 55-foot home cage in Penitas, TX — lighted and turf, with an optional pitching machine, at just $30/hour.
May 4, 20254 min read
Backyard Batting Cage in Hicksville, NY
Meet Daniel, whose wide 55-foot backyard cage in Hicksville, NY comes with a baseball pitching machine, L-screen, tee, and mound — Long Island reps at $40/hour.
May 4, 20254 min read
Indoor Batting Cage in Houston, TX
Meet Angelica, host of Spring Branch Knights Athletics in Houston, TX — a private, climate-controlled indoor cage with a pitching machine and room for strength work.
May 2, 20254 min read
Backyard Batting Cage in Canyon Lake, CA
Meet Mark Pellerin, whose outdoor Canyon Lake cage packs eight individual hitting stations, a pitching machine, and a bullpen mound into one family-built backyard.
April 2, 20254 min read
Indoor Batting Cage in Reading, PA
Meet Kimberly, whose covered indoor cage in Reading, PA keeps baseball and softball hitters swinging all year — pitching machine, mound, and lighting at $30/hour.
March 17, 20254 min read
Backyard Batting Cage in Montclair, CA
Meet Jose, a self-described softball dad whose turfed Montclair, CA cage runs a Mound Yeti softball pitching machine and Jugs sting-free balls — just $25/hour.
March 14, 20254 min read
Backyard Batting Cage in San Tan Valley, AZ
Meet JJ Janack — one of CageList's busiest Arizona hosts. His 65-foot outdoor backyard cage in San Tan Valley has a pitching machine, LED lights, and seating for $30/hour.
February 19, 20254 min read
Indoor Batting Cage in Douglasville, GA
Meet Derek Nichols of West Georgia Sports — a full-length, 70-foot indoor cage in Douglasville with a pitching machine, room for infield work, and pro-level add-ons.
October 22, 20244 min read