A basement and softball coaching business founded by a former Major League Baseball player has opened an 8,000-square-foot indoor training facility in Old Saybrook.
Lumber 2 Leather has converted the industrial building at 119 Spencer Plains Road into a facility with seven, 60-foot batting and pitching tunnels, a dedicated strength and conditioning area, and a pro shop.Â
The tunnel system can also fully retract, creating an open turf infield.Â
Lumber 2 Leather opened in August and is offering memberships. The facility is located just off Interstate 95 at Exit 66.
The company was founded by Connecticut native Eric Campbell, who had a 14-year career with the New York Mets, Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners.
On Aug. 2, Lumber 2 Leather purchased the building for $1 million.
Ron Lyman, CEO of Lyman Real Estate Brokerage & Development, and Sam Lyman, a Lyman sales agent and development associate, represented the seller, OSCT LLC.Â
Will Braun of O,R&L Commercial represented Lumber 2 Leather in the transaction.
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