As with any MLB park, your best shot at getting a baseball is during batting practice. Spending time in any of the outfield seating sections is obviously a good plan as soon as you get into Minute Maid Park, but this ballpark has another area that is perfect for snagging deep drives. Make your way to the Home Run Porch, which is a concourse that runs from the left field foul pole to center field. Even though you’re well back from the playing field in this location, you can expect more than a few baseballs to come your way from right-handed hitters.
When it comes to autographs, you should endeavor to get down to field level and secure a spot along the fence as quickly as possible. The Astros dugout is on the first base side, so if you’re keen on getting a Houston player to sign something, hanging out at field level anywhere between the dugout and the foul pole can work. If you’re looking for autographs from visiting players, simply take the same approach but on the third base side. If you’d rather buy your autographed products, look for the Astros Authentics kiosk on the main concourse. It sells a wide range of autographed and game-used Astros items.