Inside the Cage: Why we built vicarious athletics batting + performance
We built Vicarious Athletics Batting + Performance because there was a clear gap between wanting to train and having the right place to do it.
If you’ve spent any time around baseball in Oceanside, you already know this:
players don’t stop needing reps just because the weather changes, fields are booked, or daylight runs out.
We built Vicarious athletics batting + performance because there was a clear gap between wanting to train and having the right place to do it. Especially in north County san diego
This facility wasn’t designed to be flashy. It was designed to work.
More Than Just Batting Cages
Batting cages are everywhere.
What’s harder to find is a space that actually supports development, consistency, and accountability.
From the start, our goal was to create a place where:
players can get real reps without distractions,
teams can train efficiently without fighting schedules,
and families have a clean, safe, professional environment they can trust.
That’s why our layout is simple and intentional:
full-length cages for machine work,
flexible training space for drills and instruction,
and HitTrax technology for players who want measurable feedback, not guesses.
Every square foot was planned with training in mind.
Why Data Matters (When Used the Right Way)
Technology doesn’t replace coaching.
But when used correctly, it helps players understand what their bodies are actually doing.
HitTrax gives hitters real feedback — exit velocity, launch angle, spray charts — so improvement isn’t based on feel alone. For some players, that means confidence. For others, it means clarity.
And for teams, it means less time guessing and more time adjusting.
We see data as a tool, not a shortcut.
Built for the Local Baseball Community
Vicarious Athletics Batting + Performance is locally owned and operated. We’re involved in local leagues, we know the coaches, and we understand the rhythm of the baseball calendar here.
This facility exists to support:
youth league players learning fundamentals,
travel ball athletes chasing the next level,
high school players preparing for their season,
and teams looking for reliable indoor access.
No gimmicks. No pressure. Just a space to work.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog, Inside the Cage, will be where we share:
training tips and drills,
thoughts on player development,
updates from the facility,
league and team announcements,
and occasional behind-the-scenes looks at how we train.
If you care about getting better — or helping a player get better — you’re in the right place.
Thanks for being part of the community.
We’ll see you in the cage.
— Vicarious athletics batting + performance