Houston Astros-Petco Park June 3rd

We arrived about 5:30 for the game and walked over to the Astros dugout.  I came with a friend who wanted to get a Hunter Pence autograph.  As we watched the Astros practice they were all business, but they took time out for the fans in the stands.  Carlos Lee was asked but has to run to batting practice, and didn't come back to sign.  He did spend some time with someone he knew in the stands.  J.R. Towels signed for several fans above the dugout.  Clint Barmes walked over and stated signing.  One kid asked him who he was and he politely said, "I'm Clint Barmes" and laughed.  Brett Wallace walked over next and signed for a couple of minutes, including for a young man who attends the same high school Brett attended.  Soon, Hunter Pence walked over and looked like he didn't want to stop, but he did.  He stood and signed for everyone above the dugout.  After he signed my ball, I asked him how the batting cages he owns in Houston are doing.  He smiled and said, "they are going well" and he smiled and thanked me for asking him about them.  No sooner had Hunter finished than Michael Bourne started signing and signed for everyone as well.  I was really surprised that so many Astros signed for the fans and how polite they all were.

Overall, The Casual Fan was impressed with the attitude of the players toward the kids.  Would like to give a special shout out to Hunter Pence @HunterPence9 for signing my friends ball.  He had been in the hospital for 3 days and wasn't feeling 100%, but you made him feel a lot better after signing.  I hope that your batting cages continue to be a success.