Fans gathered at Petco Park for Padres FanFest earlier this month. Padres players including outfielder Cameron Maybin, third basemen Chase Headley,  and pitcher Clayton Richard. The jumbotron announced that the FanFest drew nearly 18,000 Padres enthusiasts throughout the day. Fans were able to walk on the field, catch fly balls, and tour the stadium.Timmy Brolaski, a seventh grader at Oak Crest Middle School, was one of the many fans to go to the San Diego Padres FanFest. “It was great that they put in bounce houses and games for little kids, but it wasn’t as well organized as last year,” said Brolaski.

Clouds covered the sky while kids had a blast asking the players different questions. Inquiries ranged  from their favorite color to favorite baseball experience. Parents watched proudly as Headley helped up and coming youngsters with the level of their swings.  Players like Richard aided young pitchers in the Padres’ bullpen while the kids’ parents cheered them on.

“I thought it was a great experience for my family. The overall atmosphere was very family oriented,” said freshman Mason Bright.