The sharp crack of a wooden bat, the soft thumb of a catcher’s mitt, and the dusty smell of an umpire brushing off his seersucker suit; you’ll find the first two at Bash Sports Academy. The 12,000-square-foot revamped industrial space allows baseball and softball players to train year-round regardless of the weather. Though visitors can make use of Iron Mike pitching machines, Atec softball pitching machines, five batting cages, and a host of tees, bases, balls, and netted L-screens for batting practice, annual memberships grant unlimited access to the facility. Those seeking more personalized instruction can tap into the sporting wisdom and gum-chewing prowess of the seasoned staff, which includes a former head instructor at the Chicago White Sox training academy.