How Much Does a Backyard Batting Cage Cost?

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Batting Cage Construction Costs

  • Backyard batting cages: around $300 including frame and netting
  • Commercial installations: $800 to $1,400
  • Indoor facilities: $100,000 to $250,000

Batting Cage Dimensions

  • Minimum dimensions: 70 feet long by 14 feet wide by 12 feet high
  • Optimal length: 35 to 50 feet

Equipment Costs

  • Pitching machines, safety netting, balls, bats, helmets, etc.: $20,000 to $400,000

Building a Batting Cage

  • Materials for frame: galvanized steel poles, 2×4 wood, or rebar and concrete blocks
  • High-quality netting is essential for durability

Business Costs and Profit

  • Starting business costs: $20,000 to over $400,000
  • First-year profit: averages $40,000, increasing to over $70,000 by year three

Backyard Batting Cages

  • Typical backyard cage cost: starting around $300
  • Not suitable for new bats due to denser balls
  • Cages should be 35 to 50 feet for optimal benefit

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