Swampboy posted:I chose the "break the bank" option.
Bought a Bobcat and leveled out a hillside into a 70' x 14' patch of ground. Made a cage out of concrete-anchored galvanized pipe. Bought a full length net and a pitching machine. My long suffering wife drew the line at pouring a concrete floor.
When my son was done with baseball and it was time to sell the house, I restored the hillside, got almost all my money back when I re-sold the Bobcat, got back most of the cost of the net and the machine. Nothing back on the pipe or the rigging.
Would do it again.
I never put up a batting cage, however I have been surprised at how many people I know own a Bobcat or have access to one. My dentist has one and I have an open invitation to use it or he will bring it over if needed. He bought it when they were doing some major work at his house. He does not use it much anymore, however he keeps it around for friends and family to use. I would just pay for Gas and upkeep.
So if you want the Nuclear option 
, you may be able to borrow one.