How much space is required for a batting cage?
How many cages do I need?
How much does it cost to start an "Outdoor" batting range/soccer cage?
How much does it cost to start an "Indoor" batting range?
How profitable is a batting range?
I want a batting range, what's the next step?

How much space is required?

The standard batting range consist of batting stalls which measure a minimum of fifteen feet wide. The depth of the range can vary from approximately 70 feet to as deep as 136 feet.

Examples:

Number of Stalls

Width

Depth

Four Cage System

60' (18.2 meters)

70' to 90' (21.3-27.4m)

Five Cage System

77' (23.4m)

70'-100' (21.3-30.4m)

Six Cage System

91' (27.7m)

70'-120' (21.3-36.5m)

Seven Cage System

105' (32m)

70'-126' (21.3-38.4m)

Eight Cage System

115' (35m)

70'-132' (21.3-40.2m)

Nine Cage System

126' (38.4m)

70'-137' (21.3-41.7m)

How many cages do I need?

This is best answered by understanding your location demographics and other related variables. Population, ages, number of ball teams, location of ball parks, and local batting cage competition to name a few. Some general guidelines: Population within 20 miles (32km)

Population

Number of stalls

20,000 to 40,000

Four Station batting cage with dual machines

40,000 to 80,000

Five to Seven Station batting cage with dual machines

80,000 to 150,000

Seven to Eight Station batting cage with dual machines

150,000 +

Nine Station batting cage with or without dual machines

How much does it cost to start an "Outdoor" batting cage?

ABC Equipment Package Costs

Four Cage

Five Cage

Six Cage

Seven Cage

Eight Cage

Nine Cage

ABC Pastime Baseball, Slow Softball, and Fast Softball Pitching Machines with Related Hardware

$9,400

$11,750

$14,100

$16,450

$18,800

$21,150

ABC Automatic Conveyor/Feeder with Related Construction Hardware

$8,125

$8,425

$9,725

$10,025

$10,325

$10,625

ABC Model BC Control Computer, PT-7 Warning Light Boxes, Double Coin Box/Coin Mechanism

$8,300

$9,675

$11,050

$12,425

$13,800

$15,175

ABC 40" Sump Hole Liner, Center Pole Sliding Net Collar, Center Pole Winch and Cable

$2,325

$2,325

$2,325

$2,325

$2,325

$2,325

ABC Netting System with Center Pole Deflector (4 cage only)

$9,530

$10,800

$11,650

$12,950

$14,100

$15,650

ABC Equipment/Netting Installation Fee ( Estimate Only)

$3,500

$3,500

$3,500

$3,500

$3,500

$3,500
ABC Optional Range Package (Warning Identification Signs, Pole Protector Pads, Tokens, Spare Parts Kit, Tool Box w/tools, Bat and Helmet Package, Baseballs/ Softballs

$5,595

$6,035

$6,725

$7,335

$7,785

$8,195
Freight Costs ( Estimate Only)

$,1900

$2,200

$2,300

$2,400

$2,500

$2,600

ABC Equipment Total Cost

$48,675

$54,710

$61,375

$67,410

$73,135

$79,220

Estimated Construction Costs

 

 

 

 

Fencing (Steel, Chainlink, Gates)

$35,400

$41,250

$44,500

$46,100
$50,700
$55,750

Fence Welding

$7,000

$10,050

$11,280

$12,500
$13,100
$14,050

Concrete (Cage Layout, Flat Work, Vertical Fence Post Erection)

$27,900

$31,900

$39,450

$45,750
$46,250
$49,600

Excavation

$2,250

$3,275

$3,300

$3,900
$4,525
$5,580

Electrical (complete)

$9,825

$11,450

$14,825

$16,700
$20,525
$22,000

Carpentry

$3,800

$4,295

$4,450

$4,925
$6,025
$6,600

Main Mast Fabrication/Misc Set-up.

$9,500

$11,200

$13,020

$14,650
$15,900
$16,900

Construction Estimated Total Cost

$95,675

$113,420

$130,825

$144,525
$157,025
$170,480
Total Combined Estimated Costs $144,350 $168,130 $192,200 $211,935 $230,160 $249,700

Please Note that these estimates DO NOT reflect systems that include "Dual Machines", Cost for adding dual machines is approximately $2,500 per machine. These figures represent "estimates" for these various construction requirements. Local material costs, labor costs and specific site variations may alter these figures substantially. We advise you to review the "ABC Construction Blueprints" with a qualified contractor to get exact construction and development cost. NOTE: Other "off-site" costs and extra's may be required. Items such as utility services (electrical services and storm drainage), parking requirements, services/office building may be needed and are not included in these estimates.

How much does it cost to start a soccer cage?

Two Cage

Three Cage

Four Cage

Five Cage

ABC "Kicker" Soccer Machines with related hardware

$4,500

$6,750

$9,000

$11,250

ABC Automatic Conveyor/Feeder with Related Construction Hardware

$6,250

$6,500

$6,750

$7,000

ABC SA-7 Warning Light Boxes, Double Coin Box/Coin Mechanism. (Optional electronic package available, call ABC for price and details)

$2,630

$3,945

$5,260

$6,575

ABC 40" Sump Hole Liner

$575

$575

$575

$575

ABC Netting System

$3,200

$3,800

$4,600

$5,500

ABC Equipment/Netting Installation Fee ( Estimate Only)
(2 day on-site labor, air & ground transportaion)

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500
ABC Optional Equipment and Supplies (tokens, warning sign set, soccer balls, spare parts, tool box, soccer goal) $2,534 $2,876 $3,218 $3,560
Freight Costs $1,200 $1,400 $1,600 $1,800
Fencing (steel, chainlink, gates, layout and pipe erection) $10,300 $12,200 $14,000 $15,750
Fence welding $2,400 $2,700 $2,900 $3,100
Concrete $6,900 $9,400 $11,800 $13,000
Excavation $1,600 $1,700 $2,300 $2,900
Electrical (complete) $2,200 $3,500 $5,100 $6,300
Contract profit/misc $5,500 $6,200 $6,600 $7,500
Total Estimated Costs $52,289 $64,046 $76,203 $87,310

These figures represent "estimates" for these various construction requirements. Local material costs, labor costs and specific site variations may alter these figures substantially. We advise you to review the "ABC construction Blueprints with a qualified contractor to get exact construction and development cost. NOTE: Other "off-site" costs and extra’s may be required. Items such as utility services (electrical services and storm drainage), parking requirements, services/office building may be needed and are not included in these estimates.

How much does it cost to start an "Indoor" batting cage?

ABC Equipment Package Costs

Four Cage
(New Building)

Four Cage
(Raised Floor)

Five Cage
(New Building)

Five Cage
(Raised Floor)

ABC Pastime Baseball, Slow Softball, and Fast Softball Pitching Machines with Related Hardware

$9,400

$9,400

$11,750

$11,750

ABC Automatic Conveyor/Feeder with Related Construction Hardware

$8,125

$8,125

$8,425

$8,425

ABC Model BC Control Computer, PT-7 Warning Light Boxes, Double Coin Box/Coin Mechanism

$8,300

$8,300

$9,675

$9,675

ABC 40" Sump Hole Liner

$575

$575

$575

$575

ABC Netting System - Complete
(Incl. Rubber Back Stops, Net Rings, Net Twine & Installation Supplies.

$8,850

$8,850

$10,800

$10,800

ABC Equipment/Netting Installation Fee ( Estimate Only)
**((Net Installation by Fisher Nets))**

$2,900

$2,900

$2,900

$2,900
ABC Optional Range Package ( Warning Identification Signs, Pole Protector Pads, Tokens, Spare Parts Kit, Tool Box w/tools, Bat & Helmet Package, Baseball/Softballs
$5,595
$5,595
$6,035
$6,035
Freight Costs (estimate only)
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,400
ABC Equipment Total Cost
$45,745
$45,745
$52,260
$52,260
Estimated Construction Costs        

Fencing (Steel, Chainlink, Gates)

$18,800

$18,800

$21,200

$21,200

Fence Welding

$6,600

$6,600

$7,700

$7,700

Concrete (Cage Layout, Flat Work, Vertical Fence Post Erection)

$23,100

$40,900

$25,200

$46,200

Excavation

$1,250

 

$1,750

 

Electrical (complete)

$8,500

$8,500

$9,600

$9,600

Carpentry

$3,500

$3,500

$4,000

$4,000

Misc Supplies & Expenses

$3,000

$3,000

$4,000

$4,000
Construction Estimated Total Cost
$65,050
$81,300
$73,450
$92,700

Total Combined Estimated Costs

$110,795

$127,045

$126,010

$144,960

How profitable is a batting cage?

Estimates do not represent specific revenues for specific number of cages. These figures represent the estimated expense figures required to maintain these various levels of revenue. Site location, population base and other variables will determine specific revenues for any given cage facility. Cost of operating the batting cage is very low. For specific figures, please refer to chart below:

Revenue and Expense Estimates

Revenue

$40,000

$60,000

$80,000

$120,000

$150,000

$200,000

Expenses

Wages

10,000

12,000

15,000

18,000

20,000

35,000

Advertising

1,500

2,000

2,000

2,000

2,000

2,000

Maintenance

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

Supplies

250

500

500

750

750

1,000

Utilities

750

1,000

1,500

1,750

2,000

2,500

Insurance

1,500

1,750

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

Promotion

500

500

500

500

500

500

Miscellaneous

1,000

1,000

1,500

1,500

2,000

2,000

Total Expenses

16,000

19,750

25,000

29,500

33,250

50,000

Net cash Flow

$24,000

$40,250

$55,000

$90,500

$116,750

$150,000

Estimates do not represent specific revenues for specific number of cages. These figures represent the estimated expense figures required to maintain these various levels of revenue. Site location, population base and other variables will determine specific revenues for any given cage facility.

NOTE: Revenue estimates on the assumption of $1.00 per 15 balls per play. Cycle time between plays equals 2 minutes. 100% utilization is $30.00 per machine per hour. Annual utilization percentage will range between 15 and 35% depending on location and general population.

The total expenses estimates shown do not include rent, taxes or principle and interest payments. These additional expenses may apply and should be added to any pro-forma. These figures represent our best estimates.

The outdoor batting range season varies throughout the U.S. and Canada due to weather variations. Typically, the season begins in February/March and extends through September. The largest revenue months are April, May, June, July, and August.

I want a batting range, what's the next step?

Automated Batting Cages has information available to assist in the development of the batting cage. Information regarding the location of the batting cages on the property or inside a building, how large a cage would be adequate, exact costs for equipment, and supply systems and construction blueprints are available. Shopping for the "best" equipment should include calling owners of these various systems. Insist upon a "Customer List" with at least ten or more names. What do they like about the equipment and layout? What problems do they have with the system? How is the service and maintenance program? Does the manufacturer have a good program to solve any problems they have? Do they ship replacement parts promptly? What do these manufacturers offer that the others don't? Do they help during the construction phase of the project? Will the manufacturer help with operational procedures after opening? These questions should be the minimum research done for this investment. As with any commercial equipment, quality, reliability and commitment to service after the sale will vary from one manufacturer to the next.