HOUSTON – Minute Maid Park was bustling with Astros fans and aficionados trying to interact with their favorite players and learn more about the organization.
On Saturday, thousands of people packed the ballpark, breaking a record of 12,000 fans scanned into the event.
Fans took photographs, shot videos and attended sessions. Other Astros moments were revealed, including an Astros Hall of Fame project.
#Astros pres. of bus ops. @robertreidryan unveiling the Astros Hall of Fame. #AstrosFanFest @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/OZI8ndUCOo
— Adam Wexler (@KPRC2AdamW) January 26, 2019
"The #Astros Hall of Fame will be the ultimate honor for our players." - @robertreidryan. @KPRC2 #AstrosFanFest pic.twitter.com/rzcAGD7bQL
— Adam Wexler (@KPRC2AdamW) January 26, 2019
Players enjoyed interacting with fans, too. Seth Beers reflected on the FanFest experience.
#Astros 2018 1st rd pick @beer_seth on his experience at #AstrosFanFest @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/22btbKDyc5
— Adam Wexler (@KPRC2AdamW) January 26, 2019
Pitcher Lance McCullers was on hand and reflected on his rehab process during the offseason.
At #AstrosFanFest, @LMcCullers43 with an update on his rehab process, which he says is going very well. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/EWBmQuZD9Y
— Adam Wexler (@KPRC2AdamW) January 26, 2019
And, of course, many fans were thrilled to receive autographs from Astros players.
HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS FROM FANFEST:
Fans were also able to learn more about the history of the team, scouting, the building of the team and some of the younger players.