It's got the only batting cages in San Clemente, but what makes it great is the dedication to excellence on the part of David French, owner.

He really cares that his batters learn great batting technique and so does former major leaguer Dave Hansen, who was an infielder for the LA Dodgers, Padres, Mariners, a Japanese team, and the Cubs.

As of 2006, Hansen ranks sixth all-time in Major League Baseball career pinch hits with 138.

French's store stocks hundreds of tidily-displayed bats and gloves, ranging in price from $20 to $400, including a $400 Rawlings Italian leather glove that fits your hand like...well, like you always thought a baseball glove should fit. Bat choices include metal alloy, composites, wood, pro-quality wood bats, and more, some also costing $400.

However, according to French, an average product sale ranges from between $20 and $100, and he encourages parents to use only gear that benefits the skill level of their player. Products include cleats, pants, caps, batting jackets, uniforms, jerseys, balls, whiffle balls, training balls, and more, and even official major league balls which, oddly, cost only $20.

Go there and buy...the selection is overwhelming!