2019 Astros Caravan begins Tuesday

he 2019 Houston Astros Caravan presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors will begin Tuesday, January 22. The annual community outreach tour consists of several trips over the course of that week in the Houston area (Jan. 22, 24), Austin (Jan. 22), Corpus Christi (Jan. 23) and San Antonio (Jan. 24) and culminates with the annual Astros FanFest at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Jan. 26.

January 21st, 2019

The 2019 Houston Astros Caravan presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors will begin Tuesday, January 22. The annual community outreach tour consists of several trips over the course of that week in the Houston area (Jan. 22, 24), Austin (Jan. 22), Corpus Christi (Jan. 23) and San Antonio (Jan. 24) and culminates with the annual Astros FanFest at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Jan. 26. 
The Astros Caravan gives fans the opportunity to connect with current and former players, broadcasters and front office personnel at various locations throughout the week as the club approaches the start of Spring Training camp. Popular Astros mascot Orbit will also take part in the caravan. 
The fan outreach tour will stop will include community centers, military facilities, hospitals and other locations. There will also be opportunities for fans to get free autographs from Astros players at select Academy Sports + Outdoors locations.
The Astros will once again host Caravan Jams in select markets throughout the week, which will feature music, inflatables and interaction with players through a public Q&A session.
For more information and complete details, visit www.astros.com/caravan
Astros FanFest, will cap off the week-long Caravan at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with activities for all ages including autograph sessions with many current and former players, playing catch in the outfield, taking swings in the Astros batting cages, running the bases, bullpen throwing sessions, photo booths of all kinds, fan forums with front office staff and current players, run the bases for fans of all ages, and picture opportunities in the dugouts. All activity voucher proceeds benefit the Astros Foundation. For more information, visit www.astros.com/fanfest. More details on FanFest will be released on Wednesday.
Astros 2019 Caravan schedule and details are as follows (please note that players are subject to change):
Tuesday, Jan. 22
West Houston (Katy) 
Players/broadcaster: Tyler White, Brady Rodgers, Steve Sparks

Brookwood Community 
• 2:00pm - 3:00pm 
• Special Guest: Orbit
• 1752 FM 1489, Brookshire, TX 77423
• CLOSED to public 
• Open to Media. Media Contact: Jennifer Tiedt (832-723-7586)
Chick-fil-A
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Special Guest: Orbit
• Address: 369 South Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450 
• Open to media and public
• Media Contact: Wendy Reinwald (281-804-9657)
• Promotion: Free chocolate chunk cookie for guests dressed in Astros gear, from 3-5pm. One per 
person, while supplies last.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Address: 23155 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77449
• Open to media and public
• Media Contact: Allan Rojas (281-944-6048)
*Note, players will only sign the commemorative autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Caravan Jam at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Special Guest: Orbit
• Address: 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
• Open to media and public. Media Contact: Alexandra Noboa (713-303-6032)
Austin/Round Rock
Players/broadcasters: Kyle Tucker, Josh James, Chris Devenski, Todd Kalas

Round Rock Express Luncheon
• 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
• Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665
• Ticket info: 512-255-2255 or visit RoundRockExpress.com
• Open to media and ticketed public
Pluckers Wing Bar 
• 2:30pm - 3:30pm 
• 300 Mays Crossing Dr. STE 300, Round Rock, TX 78664
• Open to media and public. Media Contact: Kara (913-428-6658)
Northwest Family YMCA
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• Address: 5807 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX 78729
• CLOSED to public
• Open to media
• Media Contact: Tayne Richard (512-335-9622)
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing 
• 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
• Address: 1104 C-bar Ranch Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613
• Open to media and public
• Media POC: Allan Rojas (281-944-6048)
*Note, players will only sign the commemorative autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location. 
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Fort Hood
Players/broadcaster: Chris Devenski, Kyle Tucker, Josh James, Todd Kalas 

Fort Hood Military Base 
• 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 
• Address: 69004 TJ Mills Blvd, Fort Hood, TX 76544
• CLOSED to public 
• Open to media. Contact: Capt. Wes Strickland (904-370-4563). Media must contact to attend.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Shopping Spree 
• 3:30pm - 4:30pm 
• Address: 2500 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen, TX 76543
• Open to Media. POC: Allan Rojas (281-944-6048)
• *Note - This is NOT an autograph session. 
Corpus Christi
Players/broadcaster: Myles Straw, Max Stassi, Corbin Martin, Robert Ford

Coastal Bend Food Bank 
• 1:00pm - 2:00pm 
• Address: 826 Krill Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
• CLOSED to public 
• Open to media. Media Contact: James Burnett (361-548-2129)
Whataburger 
• 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 
• Address: 7702 S. Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
• Open to media and public - Note: This is not an autograph session
• Media POC: Joe Lukefahr (361-799-9451)
Academy Sports + Outdoors Shopping Spree
• 4:00pm - 5:00pm 
• Address: 5001 South Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
• CLOSED to public 
• Open to media. POC: Allan Rojas (281-944-6048)
• *Note - This is NOT an autograph session. 
Caravan Jam at Whataburger Field
• 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 
• Address: 734 East Port Ave., Corpus Christi, TX 78401 
• Open to media and public. Media Contact: Sarah Kincart (713-213-6519)
Thursday, Jan. 24
North Houston - Woodlands Area
Player/Broadcaster List: Jake Marisnick, Tyler White, Geoff Blum
H-E-B 
• 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
• Address: 20311 Champion Forest Dr., Spring, TX 77379
• Open to media and public
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital 
• 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
• Address: 17201 Interstate 45 S., The Woodlands, TX 77385
• CLOSED to public 
• Open to media. POC: Amy Barnett (281-904-9329)
Caravan Jam at Fountains at Waterway Square
• 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 
• Address: 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380
• Open to media and public. Media Contact: Steve Grande (713-447-2774)
Central Houston - Inner Loop
Players/broadcaster: Tony Kemp and Robinson Chirinos will be at all stops. Steve Sparks, AJ Hinch and Carlos Correa will be at the stops noted below. 
Sunshine Kids Party 
• 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
• Players/broadcaster: Hinch, Kemp, Chirinos, Sparks
• Special Guest: Orbit
• Address: 6701 Fannin St (Mark A. Wallace Tower), Houston, TX 77030
• CLOSED to public 
• Open to media. Media Contact: Caroline Timm (501-804-2608) for info. and parking. 
Shriners Hospital for Children - Houston 
• 12:30pm - 1:30pm 
• Players/broadcaster: Correa, Hinch, Kemp, Chirinos, Sparks
• Address: 6977 Main St., Houston, TX 77030
• CLOSED to public 
• Open to media. POC Dustin Johnson, (813-230-2318)   
Chick-fil-A 
• 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Players/broadcaster: Kemp, Chirinos, Sparks
• Address: 5325 South Rice Ave., Houston, TX 77081 
• Open to media and public
• Media Contact: Steven Kinney (864-494-4751) 
• Promotion: 30-count nugget deal from 2-5pm. For $20, guests receive 30ct nuggets, 2 large fries & 2 large Coke or tea beverages (lemonade not included).
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 
• 4:00pm - 5:00pm 
• Address: 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
• Players/Broadcaster: Chirinos, Kemp, Sparks 
• Closed to public
• Open to media. Media Contact: Maureen Diamond (773-610-8237)
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
• Players: Kemp, Chirinos 
• 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Address: 2404 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098 
• Open to media and public. Allan Rojas (281-944-6048)
• *Note - Players will only sign the cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Astroline at Pluckers  
• Players/broadcaster: Chris Devenski, Josh James, Sparks
• 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Address: 1400 Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77007
• Open to media and public
San Antonio
Players/broadcaster: Dean Deetz, Rogelio Armenteros, Alum Shane Reynolds, Alex Trevino 
Brooke Army Medical Center 
• Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm 
• Address: 3551 Roger Brooke Dr., Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
• CLOSED to public 
• Open to media. Media Contact: Robert A. Whetstone (210-529-2766)
Academy Sports + Outdoors Shopping Spree 
• Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
• Address: 7523 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78245
• CLOSED to public 
• Open to media. Media Contact: Allan Rojas (281-944-6048)
• *Note - This is NOT an autograph session