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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum at Giants FanFest ’25

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Tito Avila Jr, President, Amaury Pi-González Vice President, minutes before FanFest opened at Oracle Park (March 8, 2025) Photo by the Major League Baseball Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum

The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum at Giants FanFest ’25

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

SAN FRANCISCO–A beautiful San Francisco day for the 2025 Giants FanFest at Oracle Oracle Park, around 10,000 to 15,000 people breathing the air of the Bay which already had the smell of baseball, yes, baseball is in the air, with about three weeks from the beginning of the regular season here in San Francisco’s Oracle Park, in my opinion the most beautiful baseball park in the world.

Thousands of fans with their favorite Giants bobble heads, mingle with their favorite players while enjoying lunch. Many families descended onto the field to enjoy the day, fathers with their sons playing catch was fun for everybody.

For this year’s FanFest The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame was located at the third-floor Clubhouse Level. We met countless fans, and hundreds signed up for our museum list for the latest news and updates. It is always an enjoyable event, and the Museum has been a part of this experience with the Giants for over 20 years.

The president and founder of the museum, Mr.Tito Avila Jr., and yours truly, vice president and co-founder, and two of our staff museum members, welcome fans, many Spanish-speaking, proud to talk about their heroes.

I love to meet fans and talk baseball. Many of these fans I have known for years, including our President Tito Avila Jr. In 2000, I called the first game ever at this place on Spanish radio when it was called Pacific Bell Park. It will always have a special place in my baseball broadcasting career. Without these fans, and the energy they bring, this park would be just another beautiful place in a beautiful city. With these enthusiastic and knowledgeable fans, the FanFest is always a memorable event.

The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame, which has been a traveling museum for years, feels closer than ever to having its first permanent location, steps away from Oracle Park at the Mission Rock project.

We know the Giants would be proud to have our museum as a permanent location in their neighborhood. It would be great for baseball, for the Giants, and the Hispanic community, especially San Francisco and the Bay Area. Over 33 percent of all major league players today are Hispanics/Latinos, and much higher in the minor leagues.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame

HE HHBMHOF IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORY AND PROFOUND INFLUENCE THAT HISPANIC PLAYERS HAVE HAD ON AMERICA’S FAVORITE PASTIME

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Giants & KNBR FanFest Tour 2024 Hits the Road for an Unforgettable Baseball Odyssey Across Northern California!

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb makes an appearance at the Giants FanFest on Feb 4, 2023. This was the first FanFest in two years. 2021 and 2022 was canceled due to the Covid 19 protocols. The Giants will hold FanFests in Sacramento, San Jose, Napa and San Francisco in Jan, Feb, and Mar 2024. (San Francisco Chronicle file photo)

By Mauricio Segura

The San Francisco Giants are set to kick off the new year with a fresh and revamped experience for their fans – introducing the Giants & KNBR FanFest Tour 2024. Departing from the traditional one-day event held in San Francisco, this reimagined series will hit the road, making stops across Northern California, including Sacramento, San Jose, and Napa.

The aim is to bring Giants players, coaches, alumni, and the beloved Lou Seal directly to the fans in their local communities. The tour, slated to start on Saturday, January 20, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, promises an extended opportunity for fans to connect with their favorite team.

At each stop, attendees can look forward to autograph sessions, engaging Q&A sessions, the chance to snag exclusive merchandise, and much more. The excitement is palpable as the Giants’ ace, Logan Webb, a native of Rocklin, Calif., is scheduled to appear at the Sacramento event, alongside other current teammates and coaches.

Sarah Hebel, the Director of Marketing for the Sacramento River Cats, expressed enthusiasm about hosting the tour’s first stop, stating, “Player and fan interaction is an integral part of the Sutter Health Park fan experience.” This sentiment underscores the Giants’ commitment to bringing fans closer to the action, fostering a sense of community and shared passion for the game.

The tour doesn’t stop at Sacramento; it will also make its way to San Jose on January 24 and Napa on February 3. Fans attending these events will not only get a chance to meet their favorite players but can also secure tickets for the upcoming 2024 baseball season, along with exclusive offers available only at the tour stops.

A significant twist in this year’s FanFest is the Spring Training-inspired Open House at Oracle Park on March 9, concluding the tour. While active players may not be in attendance due to the timing, fans can still revel in the unique experience of accessing usually restricted ballpark locations, including the field, clubhouse, broadcast booth, and dugout.

The event promises an immersive encounter with Giants alumni, with opportunities for autographs, meet-and-greets, and unforgettable photo ops with the cherished World Series Trophies.

For the San Francisco leg of the tour, there’s an intriguing mention of using “new technology” to allow fans to interact with players in Scottsdale during the Spring Training game. This innovative touch adds a modern twist to the FanFest experience, catering to tech-savvy fans eager to engage with their favorite players even from a distance.

Rachel Heit, Chief Marketing Officer of the San Francisco Giants, highlights the organization’s commitment to evolving with fan preferences, stating, “With the reimagination of Giants & KNBR FanFest in 2024, we’re giving Giants fans even more opportunities and flexibility to connect with their team, while improving and expanding upon a beloved preseason event.”

Sacramento: Saturday, January 20 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Featuring Logan Webb with teammates and coaches Sutter Health Park – Home of the Sacramento River Cats Sacramento Saturday, January 20 (10am – 1 pm)

Featuring Kyle Harrison and Pat Burrell with teammates and coaches San Pedro Square Market 87 North San Pedro St San Jose: Saturday, January 27 (4pm – 7 p.m)

Featuring Michael Conforto and Matt Williams with teammates and coaches, Oxbow Gardens 585 First Street Napa: Saturday, February 3 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Oracle Park San Francisco Saturday, March 9 (10am – 1pm)

Featuring Giants alumni, broadcasters and Lou Seal

Mauricio Segura has been a Bay Area sportswriter & photographer for the past 20 years, covering baseball, soccer, football, and basketball. He’s contributed articles for Area Chica Magazine, The Baseball Analyst Quarterly, and various newspapers. He currently publishes an online sports and entertainment website called Golden Bay Times and is the graphics and art Director for the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame.