A Volusia County baseball team is headed to a very unique World Series.

  • Daytona Bats to compete in Beep Baseball World Series
  • Beep baseball is for visually-impaired players
  • 22 teams are headed to West Palm Beach

The Daytona Bats are among 22 teams that will compete in the 42nd annual National Beep Baseball Association World Series in West Palm Beach.

The team hopes to raise awareness about the sport that helps the blind and visually-impaired enjoy the game of baseball.

“I went blind November 1, 1998,” said Willie Scales. “In one day.”

Scales learned the optic nerves in both of his eyes had shut down and, as an adult, he would no longer be able to see.

Now when Scales hears "a beeping ball" he gets into his best batting stance.

"I just love playing the game of blind beep baseball. It's such a challenge to try to hit a ball that you can't see," said Scales.

On Sunday, he was warming up for the NBBA World Series. Four years after founding the Daytona Bats, he’s taking his team to week-long event.

Beep baseball is a sport that allows the blind or visually impaired players to hear beeping balls and bases.

"It's so intense you can't cheer once the ball is hit, you have to wait until the play is over otherwise you can't hear the bases in the ball," said Scales.

Scales may not be able to see it, but once he feels that bat in his hands he gets excited.

"There she is right there, there she is. Custom made," said Scales.

His daughter supports him every step of the way on and off of the field.

"It's a really big honor to help everybody in the community that's blind and has a disability and it's the way that I help them and make sure they get around really well," said Delores Scales.

Scales' daughter also helps him and his team practice during the week.

"It helps him get better with what he's doing and it helps me learn, this is how I get better at doing this and help him more," said Delores Scales.

Twelve players from across Florida, including Port Orange, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville and Tampa will play in the World Series.

Scales said other teams are coming from across the country and the world.

He said the team has a vision to bring home the "W" and earn some bragging rights.

"You're just out there to play, put your skills on the line and be able to talk mess after you win," said Scales.

The Daytona Bats will know by Wednesday if they make it to the final championship.

Scales added, the Bats are always looking for new players, if you know someone who's interested.