Brian Driscoll, a longtime baseball enthusiast from Baldwin Park, California, is turning a personal passion into a public promise: an accessible baseball field that welcomes children and young adults with disabilities.
The inspiration comes from his 10‑year‑old son, Liam Driscoll, who uses a wheelchair and navigates a complex array of medical conditions, including tetralogy of Fallot, ATRX syndrome, hearing loss, microcephaly and developmental delays.
The planned facility will feature wheelchair‑accessible pathways, ADA‑compliant restrooms, covered seating and a pavilion that can host community events, ensuring that every participant can enjoy the game regardless of mobility or sensory needs.
A Community‑Driven Vision
What sets the project apart is its blend of adaptive baseball with the high‑energy spirit of Banana Ball, incorporating music, live announcements and a video scoreboard that celebrates each player’s walk‑up song and cheers from the crowd.
Games will be open to children and young adults across Long Island, with free uniforms and no participation fees, while weekend tournaments in the spring and fall will double as festivals featuring local vendors and partner organizations.
Funding relies on private donations, grants and sponsorships, with a major fundraiser scheduled for October 3 at Centre Station in Rockville Centre, where the community can support the vision of a small stadium where Liam can hear his name announced and see himself on a scoreboard.
Brian Driscoll hopes the stadium will become a lasting legacy, a place where every child, regardless of ability, can experience the joy of sport, the roar of the crowd and the pride of being seen.