Train like a dog, hit like a beast

Junkyard Athletics — The Old Machine Shop. A members-only baseball and softball training ground built for our community. No more driving across town — local athletes can now hit, lift, and grind right here in White Center.
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All three tunnels are approximately 52 feet — ideal for tee work, front toss, machine work, and fastpitch distance. Softball pitching rubbers are coming soon. Every cage has a 4‑wheeled ball cart with Baden baseballs; ballistic machine balls are available for the Hack Attacks.

AL East

Located to the left when you enter the Machine Shop, this cage features two auto‑feed machines — a Personal Pitcher Pro for mini‑ball hand‑eye training and a borrowed red softball machine on loan from an existing member as part of our evaluation process. The softball machine has a small auto‑feed capacity, and four dozen softballs are stored in black Baden buckets behind the cage.

AL Central

Equipped with one of our Hack Attack machines and a standard Bullet L‑Screen. The Central cage is a balanced setup for everyday use — easy loading, clear sightlines, and a reliable space for regular hitters.

This Hack Attack includes the green “ready to pitch” indicator light, helping loaders know when the wheels are back at speed for safer, more consistent operation.

AL West

Our west-side cage features a Hack Attack positioned behind a 10×10 screen that also protects the large HVAC unit in the southwest corner. The extra screen space gives the loader solid coverage and keeps sessions efficient.

Tech Cage

Compact 15’×20’ cage used for tee work, exit‑velo tracking, and soon, a virtual‑training setup. Currently home to our ping‑pong table — not a bad way to warm up or work on hand‑eye coordination.

A dedicated tee‑work cage and a new agility / weights area are also coming soon as part of our next phase.