My child has been doing private lessons with Coach Gray he is phenomenal and very knowledgeable he does his very very best to pass off all he knows to anyone he coaches whether you're just working on fundamental skills or trying to gain that position that you are wanting. I highly recommend!! read more

I've come many times through the years for batting practice. The remodel looks so good. It's not outrageously expensive. The pitches are very inconsistent but I think it is on purpose to simulate an at bat. I wish it would've been more consistent. There are different speeds to choose from. The highest speed is still slow for me. The staff is nice. The dude was getting his swings in too. read more

We started seeing Coach Gray for 1:1 baseball lessons and are so happy with our son's progress! With just a few lessons he's improved drastically that his coaches, teammates and parents have noticed the difference in his level of play. Coach Gray explains things in a way that are really relatable and digestible. I'd highly recommend hiring Coach Gray if you are looking for your child to step up their baseball skills. read more

Batting A Thousand - Catching lesson in the cage - Sporting Goods Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been taking my two sons to Batting A Thousand to use the cages for the past few years. The staff are always very friendly. The best thing about Batting A Thousand is Coach Cedric Gray, who teaches private lessons. Coach Gray is THE BEST. He has completely transformed my sons' swings and given them the confidence they need to be successful hitters. Coach Gray is smart, kind, funny and really knows how to teach kids how to improve their swing. He is very knowledgeable about the fundamentals, practice drills and when ready to move forward, he can be very nitty gritty and specific to move to the advanced level of hitting for young adults/high school kids. Both of my sons LOVE working with Coach Gray! read more

I'm writing to leave a glowing review for Coach Gray! My son is almost 14 and has been playing baseball since t-ball. He's always been a great defensive player but he has struggled at times with hitting. He worked on hitting with Coach Gray once a week for several months in the off season. And his hitting and confidence and baseball smarts have grown so much! Coach Gray takes the time to talk to the players so they understand why he is asking them to do certain things, and he helps them focus on their strengths while also pushing them to get better in tough situations they will likely face. My son is looking forward to this season! Thank you, Coach! read more

Tried calling 10 times to make a reservation but no one ever picked up. Didn't want to show up since the reviews on walk ins are very negative. Not sure if this place is still open ‍ read more

Scheduling is ok. Can't do multiple appts. Parking is ok Workers well one was rude and always looking at people like they were going to steal something! Pitching machines don't have a timing for batters to work on batting stances. Best to go somewhere that can help your batter this place is good for play dates and adult leagues read more

I have been taking my two sons to Batting A Thousand to use the cages for the past few years and it is even better after the remodel! We also started private lessons with Coach Cedric Gray. He is so great! He is personal, welcoming and so knowledgeable. Beyond helping them with fielding, hitting, and technique in catching, Coach Gray also works on positive attitude, and focused attention. They are meeting their baseball goals and he is such a great influence beyond baseball! We recommend him, his exceptional coaching and the boys both love working with him! read more

All the lights off @8:02....at first he turned all the lights off before we had packed all our gear..we had to ask for him to turn them on so we could see, gave the meanest stank eye when turning them on, we didn't feel welcome....we said thank you at the end and he didn't even acknowledge us when it was obvious.....weird old guy. read more

Batting A Thousand - Sporting Goods Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Brought my step son here to practice his batting and ball and eye coordination. We did the Dodgers (because he plays for the Dodgers in Camas) but also it was 45 mph pitch. It was fun. It is a relaxed atmosphere. The employee was nice, he even adjusted the ball shooter so it was a little lower so my step son could hit it. They have 4 batting cages here, for baseball, it is 40 mph, 45 mph, 55 mph, and 65 mph I believe. They do have equipment you can borrow, but they prefer that you bring your own. They didnt rush us, which was nice. We booked for 45 minutes. Would definitely come back here. read more

I believe the lady at the front desk is new since the last time we were here. She was so rude. The machine wasn't turning on so my husband went to ask for her help. While he was talking she put her hand in his face to hush him, and didn't let him finish talking. We reserved to cages and when we were done with the first , and rudely told us that we left the machine running. I couldn't believe the hours we had with her looking over our shoulders. read more

Want to have a great time for not a million dollars? Far from the expense drinks and scene down the street, this place is such good old fashioned fun. They have a lot of options of speeds to hit balls at. And if you don't have gear they'll supply you with no extra charge. However if you're good at baseball (I'm not) bring your own as I hear there's a different in quality. Tons of fun. Bring the crew without going broke. I will be back. Probably several times. read more

Batting A Thousand - It was a good time. - Sporting Goods Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place has that old school vibe, which we loved. We took our daughter, who plays softball. We bought 7 tokens which equal 120 softball balls yesterday. We were there at least 30-45minutes. Our daughter had a great time batting in the 55 mph cage, and she really got going after the first 20 balls. The guys working there are super friendly and welcoming and they took the time to answer our questions regarding a future team gathering we're planning at there place. read more

Batting A Thousand - Softball 55 mph cage. - Sporting Goods Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I called to make a reservation and was hung up on mid sentence. Absolutely disrespectful read more

Visited this awesome blast from the past not too long ago and had a great time! Came about 2 hours before closing on a weekday and though there were some people pitching and batting, it wasn't busy at all! What I enjoyed: -Super easy process. Buy tokens at the front, grab a bat, step into a cage! -Not too expensive. -Parking lot in the back. -Not too busy on a weekday. -Variety of batting cages and a pitching tunnel. Overall a fun experience. I would definitely watch a few more videos on how to bat properly before I come back next time! read more

My son is afraid of the ball when he plays baseball. When I take him here, his fears disappear. He becomes more confident when playing a game. So, I don't feel so bad when I force him to play. Who knows, maybe He will make the pro's. But.......adults can also get their "shwing" on as there are different speeds for both baseball and softball. (25 mph to 60 mph ) I am not too sure of the highest speed. They also sell bats. Sometimes it can get busy, as they have four or five cages. (I have my son use only the 25er). Nice place to hang with buddies. And especially good for kids. What the hell is apple pay?? read more

Beware this place will fleece you if they can. Walked in with my 11 year old and they didn't even indicate the only cage available was pitching at 60mph. Really? What 11 year old deals with pitches at this speed? Brought it up with the guy there and he just said that's what u signed up for and scurried off. Ok well - fair enough if you're a full on capitalist but that's kinda shitty. Rates here are high as it is - we walked. Hardly family friendly read more

You might want to call and make sure their machines are working before you go. We made a reservation online, drove 45 minutes to get there, only to discover the cage we rented didn't have a functioning pitching machine. And they were fully booked so we couldn't switch to a different cage. The employee acted as though he was doing me a huge favor by refunding me my money....for a service they couldn't provide!! Terrible customer service. read more

must be under new ownership. Used to go here all the time before covid, owner was super nice. Now the cages are all broken and the guy at the front (assuming the owner) is rude and unhelpful... definitely hates his job. Will not be going back, would rather drive further for a better experience. read more

"Tuning up for beer league softball" Is, w/o question, as sorry a statement as you're like to come across in the entire English Language. Yet there me and a buddy were, tuning up our strokes, or swangs, at BAT. Dirt cheap. Open late. It's kinda like internet dating was viewed 15 years ago: I won't tell that I was there, if you won't, darling..... Besides, whose to judge on what constitutes "sorry"???? I know guys who are so egotistical, they use pine tar in their gloves, to ensure they don't muff any grounders, etc. Pine tar! In beer league! and these guys played minor league ball, just a heartbeat away from the bigs, as they will never fail to mention..... read more

I took my girlfriend here for a date and we had a great time. The owners were very helpful and encouraging, it's very user friendly for newcomers, and it's a very affordable rate. For ten dollars you can get in a good half hour of play. I will definitely come back again soon!! read more

Dream come true! Going to the United States of batting center was a dream read more

Batting A Thousand - Sporting Goods Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great set of batting cages with all the equipment you need to bat your finest. $3 per 30 pitches is a good deal! I'll definitely be back. read more

Batting A Thousand - Fast pitch softball at 55&65 mph. Had a great time! - Sporting Goods Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went on a Saturday around 4pm and we were the only ones there. Small and simple but just what you need

on website says call to make a walk in, we called asked if they were busy or if we could come into the cages, guy responded with "we dont do walk it anymore its all reservations" and then we responded with "okay when is your next availability" and he hung up the phone without saying another word. read more

Here's the thing: I have never played a sport that requires the use of a bat. Batting A Thousand was a BLAST though. If batting cages could be described as 'divey', BAT would fill that niche. The cages were fully functional and had a variety of settings and speeds for both baseball and softball. The few arcade games were outdated, but suitably priced at $0.50 a pop. We had a good time on the air hockey table. BRING YOUR OWN QUARTERS. I have never been to other batting cages so calling BAT 'overpriced' would be inaccurate. It seemed a little pricey to me, though. BAT is not air conditioned. It will be a sweaty visit on a hot day. read more

My 10 year-old daughter is showing an interest in softball so we got her a glove and a few softballs recently. Well, there's more to the game than throwing and catching so today I bought her a bat and we found a batting cage to see if she has the right stuff. I'd found another on line review that basically said that Batting A Thousand is an old dump posing as a batting cage center. Mostly, that's true. The cages are old and tired, the bats and helmets even more so. BUT, we were there to smack some balls and we didn't leave disappointed. We walked in and the guy behind the counter(likely the owner) was quite friendly and gave us the lowdown on the different cages and how to operate them, which is really quite simple. You buy tokens at the counter and then you plunk them into the controller just inside the cage. We paid for our tokens for what I felt was a pretty reasonable price then moved around the corner to where the action takes place. Basically, there are 4 cages, each named for famous stadiums, with varying degrees of speed on the pitches. My little slugger needed to start out at Fenway Park where the pitches came at a manageable pace. After a few tokens, some wise coaching and encouragement for the kid, dad stepped up to the plate at Dodger Stadium and cracked some 55 MPH fastballs. I'd forgotten how fun it was! Yes, the place is old and tired, shabby-chic without the chic, I would say. There are a few video games and an air hockey table, a few vending machines and the cages. Nothing fancy, for sure. But, the pitches kept coming and both of us had a great time together. We'll definitely go back and that's why, despite the overall condition of the place, I give it an "A-OK" rating. read more

This is a great place to practice your batting. Ok well it's the first place I've ever been to hit balls but the owner is really nice and helpful. I felt welcome and encouraged. There are baseballs and softballs to hit. They have bats you can use. It's on my way home for work, a great way to get stress out! I will most likely never hit a home run but this is going to help my batting average for sure. I will be back again and again! read more

Connie, the owner, is the nicest woman you will ever meet. The prices here are great. My boyfriend and I come here as much as we can. Anyone who comes here please be respectful of the building and Connie's memorabilia. She puts a ton of hard work into this place and deserves all the love she can get. read more

Great place! Lots of fans, doesn't get too hot. Not expensive. No wait time on a Wednesday night. Ball was pitching high so the owner fixed it and gave us some free coins. Played slow pitch softball. We will be back! read more

While the facilities were good, there were not very many cages so you end up waiting in line a lot. I suspect all indoor cages will be limited though. What really bothered me was the price. One token costs 2.50 and its good for 20 pitches(at least a third of which were too low or too high to hit). In the span of a few minutes , you can blow five bucks easily. 30 dollars later and a half hour later, we left feeling like we would not be back again. Its just too expensive. 40 pitches should not cost 5 dollars. read more

Super friendly staff. 4 cages - varying speeds. Simple, effective. Good value. Wish we had indoor on the west-side!

Overall my experience was good. They have good customer service and clean facilities. The price is a little high but I have nothing to compare it to. read more

the owner is an amazing lady and very nice to talk to. a friend and i went as newcomers and she was so helpful with technique and such!