Beep Baseball Debuts at Fenway Park, Bringing America's Pastime to All

Blind and low-vision athletes take the field at the iconic ballpark, using sound to play the beloved sport.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:33pm

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A vibrant, expressionist painting in neon colors capturing the raw energy and movement of blind and low-vision baseball players at Fenway Park, with the beeping ball and bases dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of color.The debut of Beep Baseball at the iconic Fenway Park brings the joy and athleticism of America's pastime to the blind and low-vision community.Boston Today

For the first time, Beep Baseball, an adaptive version of baseball designed for athletes who are blind or have low vision, came to Fenway Park in Boston. Players followed the sounds of beeping balls and bases, turning the game into a fully immersive audio experience and opening up the sport to be accessible to all. The Boston Renegades and Boston Strong teams took to the famed field, bringing competition, dedication, community, and joy.

Why it matters

Beep Baseball provides an opportunity for blind and low-vision athletes to participate in America's pastime, which many aspired to play as children but were unable to due to their vision impairments. The game showcases the athleticism, competitiveness, and camaraderie of the blind and low-vision community, inspiring others with disabilities to get involved in sports.

The details

In Beep Baseball, the pitcher and catcher are on the hitting-team side, throwing a one-pound softball with a beeper in it to the batter. When the ball is hit, the players run to either first or third base, whichever is randomly buzzing, trying to reach the base before the fielders pick up the ball. The game requires 'hand-to-ear coordination' as players rely on their hearing to locate and react to the sounds of the ball and bases.

  • The Beep Baseball game at Fenway Park took place on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The Boston Renegades and Boston Strong teams have been playing Beep Baseball since 2001 and 2022, respectively.

The players

Joe Quintanilla

The head coach and a player for the Boston Strong team, Quintanilla is one of the original members of the Boston Renegades team formed in 2001. He started the Boston Strong program in 2022 to include more youth in the sport.

Matthew

A 16-year-old player who made the World Series All-Star team last year for the Boston Strong team. His younger brother, Finn, also started experiencing vision problems and joined the team.

Jodi

The mother of Matthew and Finn, who expressed her initial worry about having two sons with vision impairments, but was grateful that Beep Baseball gave them a positive outlet and community.

Boston Renegades

The Beep Baseball team that has been active in Boston since 2001, providing opportunities for blind and low-vision athletes to play the sport.

Boston Strong

The Beep Baseball team started by Joe Quintanilla in 2022, which includes both youth and adult players with vision impairments.

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What they’re saying

“We are really thrilled to have the opportunity to step on the field and the grass that our childhood heroes played on.”

— Joe Quintanilla, Boston Strong head coach and player

“For my husband and I, it's a worry to have one visually impaired son. But now, to have two... You know, it's just additional things to worry about — how we're going to be able to help them get through school and life — but the only thing that Finn kept talking about that whole weekend was how excited he was to be on Matthew's team and play baseball. That gave us a light. This is good.”

— Jodi, Mother of Matthew and Finn

What’s next

The Boston Renegades and Boston Strong teams will continue to train and compete in Beep Baseball tournaments, with the goal of growing the sport and inspiring more blind and low-vision athletes to get involved.

The takeaway

Beep Baseball provides an inclusive and empowering opportunity for the blind and low-vision community to participate in America's beloved pastime, fostering a sense of community, athleticism, and overcoming perceived limitations. The debut at Fenway Park showcases the sport's potential to reach a wider audience and inspire more people with disabilities to pursue their athletic dreams.