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Field of Dreams for Webb Baseball

July 31, 2012

Coach Jeff Stodgel and nine members of the WSC baseball program spent three days in Houston (July 25-27) to visit with Houston Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow, a Webb alumnus from the Class of '84. Click here to watch an interview with Jeff and Coach Stodgel.

Many thanks to Jeff and the Astros for their tremendous hospitality. The visit included a tour of Minute Maid Park where the boys learned about the history of the Astros. They watched batting practice from the field, saw the view from the press box, chatted with Jeff in the team dug-out, and met and talked with lots of the Astro players and even a few Pittsburgh Pirate players. They also got to meet the Astros Minor League coordinator where they heard about analytics and technology, and the importance of being bilingual.

It was a busy week for Jeff with the Astros in the midst of a critical trade season. We appreciate the time he spent with our students.

A few of the boys topped off the week with a trip to the Little Bitty Burger Barn where Jordan and Aaron tried to take on the Double Dare 8-pound burger.

All of us at Webb are grateful for this special opportunity. This was definitely a trip to remember!

Comments

  • Chris Brazzill

    12/11/2012 3:01:26 AM

    Nice Job Jeff, You are doing a great job there keep it up!

  • Ben Chavez

    2/18/2013 11:28:36 AM

    Jeff, thanks for setting up this trip it was a once in a life time experience for Ian...he learned alot about the inner workings of a baseball organization.

  • In the Astros dug-out with Jeff Luhnow '84
  • Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX
  • Boys packed into the Press Box
  • View of the field from the Press Box
  • Proud to represent Webb!
  • Watching batting practice from behind the bull pen
  • The boys were treated to some Astros souvenirs!
  • Each boy received an MLB ball to get autographs from the players.
  • Nick '13 got a chance to talk with Jeff Luhnow '84 behind the bull pen.
  • Getting autographs from players!
  • Many thanks to Tracy for helping with the arrangements!
  • View of Houston from rooftop of Minute Maid ball park
  • Watching the players practice
  • Watching batting practice
  • The Webb boys got to meet Grant, a guest from the Sunshine Kids of Houston.
  • The Webb boys with Grant, a guest from the Sunshine Kids of Houston.
  • A fun trip to a local burger restaurant
  • Aaron '13 and Jordan '13 think they are up for the Double Dare Burger Challenge (8 meaty pounds!)
  • Working on it...
  • Jordan earned a t-shirt for almost eating the entire burger!

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