What time is Rangers legend Josh Hamilton, other MLB stars, making their All-Star Village appearances on Saturday?
The MLB All-Star Village fan festival opens at 10 a.m. Saturday.
MLB legends will be making appearances to sign autographs, host discussion panels and more. See when players are set to make appearances on the villages’ opening day.
Josh Hamilton
Worlds Largest Baseball, 11 a.m.
Rangers Clubhouse Experience, Noon
Hamilton was a breakout star for the Texas Rangers from 2008-2012. He was an All-Star in all five seasons, led the league in RBIs in 2008, led in batting average, slugging percentage and OPS in 2010.
He participated in the Home Run Derby in 2010 when he hit a record 28 home runs in one round. Hamilton also won the Silver Slugger Award three times and the MVP Award once.
He spent a few years with the Los Angeles Angels before retiring as a Ranger in 2015.
Mike Bacsik Jr.
World’s Largest Baseball, 10 a.m.
Home Clubhouse Autograph Stage, 11 a.m.
All-Star Clubhouse, 12:30 p.m.
Bacsik Jr. was drafted in the 18th round in 1996 out of Duncanville High School. Bacsik spent one year with the Rangers in 2004 when he started three games.
He retired in 2007, but continues to work for the club as a pre and post-game host on T.V. broadcasts.
Bacsik’s father, Mike Bacsik Sr., also appeared in 32 games as a pitcher for the Rangers.
Rollie Fingers
All-Star Clubhouse, 2:30 p.m.
Grand Slam Autograph Stage, 3 p.m.
World’s Largest Baseball, 4:30 p.m.
Roland Glen Fingers spent 17 years in the Major Leagues as a relief pitcher. He was an All-Star seven times and led the league in saves in 1977, 1978 and 1981.
In 1981, he won the Cy Young Award and the MVP. He retired in 1985 as three-time World Series Champion with 1,299 strikeouts and 341 saves over 1,701.1 innings pitched. He was the 1974 World Series MVP and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992.
Dave Valle
Rangers Clubhouse Experience, 10:30 a.m.
World’s Largest Baseball, 11:30 a.m.
Valle spent two years in a Rangers uniform at the end of his 13-year career. In 1990, he led American League catchers in fielding percentage with a .997.
In 1993, he led the league in putouts by a catcher with 881 and in double plays turned by a catcher with 13. He also led the league in hit by pitches that season with 17. He retired in 1996.
Fred Lynn
All-Star Clubhouse, 10:30 a.m.
Capital One Walk-Offs Autograph Stage, 11 a.m.
World’s Largest Baseball, 12:30 p.m.
Lynn played 17 years in the Major Leagues, which included nine All-Star selections, four Gold Glove Awards and an American League Batting Title in 1979.
In his rookie year, he won Rookie of the Year and the regular season MVP. He also won the ALCS MVP in 1982 and the All-Star Game MVP in 1983. He retired in 1990.
Tom Grieve
World’s Largest Baseball, 3 p.m.
All-Star Clubhouse, 4 p.m.
Home Clubhouse Autograph Stage, 5 p.m.
Grieve has been mostly known recently for his color commentary for the Texas Rangers. However, he was also the General Manager for the club in 1984.
Before that, he was drafted by the Washington Senators, the team that moved to Texas to become the Rangers in 1972. He played 47 games for the Senators in 1970 and then played in the outfield for the Rangers from 1972-1977.
He retired from playing in 1979 but stayed in baseball. Grieve was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in 2010.
Mark McLemore
Home Clubhouse Autograph Stage, 11 a.m.
All-Star Clubhouse, Noon
Rangers Clubhouse Experience, 1 p.m.
McLemore played 19 seasons in the Major Leagues and five with the Texas Rangers. He was the American League Player of the Week while he was with the Baltimore Orioles in 1993.
He retired in 2004 and was a part of the Rangers regional broadcast team.
Mike Cameron
Capital One Walk-Offs Autograph Stage, 11 a.m.
PLAY BALL Diamond, 1 p.m.
Cameron spent 17 years in the Major Leagues after being drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 1991. The outfielder won three Gold Glove Awards and was selected to the All-Star Game in 2001.
One of his most memorable moments was hitting four home runs in a game on May 2, 2002. He retired in 2011.
Andre Dawson
All-Star Clubhouse, 11 a.m.
PLAY BALL Diamond, Noon
World’s Largest Baseball, 1 p.m.
Dawson started his 21-year career with the Montreal Expos where he won Rookie of the Year. He led the National League in hits in 1983 with 189. In 1987, he led the American League in home runs with 49 and RBIs in 137.
He finished his career with 2,774 hits, 438 home runs and 1,591 RBIs. Dawson was selected to the All-Star Game eight times, won eight Gold Glove Awards, four Silver Slugger Awards and one MVP award.
He won the Home Run Derby in 1987 and was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010. He retired in 1996.
Danny Darwin
Grand Slam Autograph Stage, 11 a.m.
All-Star Clubhouse, 1 p.m.
Darwin went to high school in Bonham, Texas, went to college in Denison, Texas and was signed as a free agent by the Rangers. He spent eight seasons in Texas.
In 1990, he led the American League in Earned Run Average with a 2.21 over the season. Over his 21-year career, he totaled 1,942 strikeouts over 3,016.2 innings pitched. He retired in 1998.
Dave Valle
World’s Largest Baseball, 11:30 a.m.
Valle spent two years in a Rangers uniform at the end of his 13-year career. In 1990, he led American League catchers in fielding percentage with a .997.
In 1993, he led the league in putouts by a catcher with 881 and in double plays turned by a catcher with 13. He also led the league in hit by pitches that season with 17. He retired in 1996.
Luis Clemente
World’s Largest Baseball, Noon
Son of MLB legend Roberto Clemente, Luis was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1984 but never made it to the Major Leagues. Now, he and his brother work with MLB to spread their father’s story and advocacy in the game.
Jose Guzman
Capital One Walk-Offs Autograph Stage, 1 p.m.
All-Star Clubhouse, 3 p.m.
Gúzman pitched with the Texas Rangers for six of his eight years in the big leagues. He won the American League Comeback Player of the Year Award in 1991 after shoulder injuries prevented him from big league success.
He retired in 1994, but came out of retirement to pitch for the Fort Worth Cats in 2001 and 2002. He continues to work with the organization as a Spanish language radio broadcaster.
Al Oliver
PLAY BALL Diamond, 4 p.m.
World’s Largest Baseball, 5 p.m.
Oliver played four seasons with the Texas Rangers, being selected to the All-Star Game and earning a Silver Slugger Award in two of them.
In 1969, he was second in voting for Rookie of the Year. He totaled seven All-Star Game selections, three Silver Slugger Awards, a batting title and a World Series ring over his 18-year career. He retired in 1985.
Lisa Fernandez
Home Clubhouse Autograph Stage, 1 p.m.
All-Star Clubhouse, 2 p.m.
PLAY BALL Diamond, 3 p.m.
Fernandez played softball for team USA after playing at UCLA, where she won two Women’s College World Series Titles.
She won four World Championship gold medals, three Olympic gold medals and three Pan American Games gold medals.
Fernandez earned the Sportswoman of the Year Award and was inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 2013. Now, she is the head softball coach at UCLA.
Pete O’Brien
World’s Largest Baseball, 2 p.m.
Capital One Walk-Offs Autograph Stage, 3 p.m.
O’Brien played with the Texas Rangers from 1982-1988. He won American League Player of the Month twice during his time as a Ranger.
In 1896, he was 17th in MVP voting. He retired in 1993, wrapping up 12 seasons in the big leagues.
Vinny Castilla
Home Clubhouse Autograph Stage, 1 p.m.
Castilla spent 16 years in the MLB mostly as a third baseman with some time at shortstop. He was an All-Star twice while playing with the Colorado Rockies.
He also won three Silver Slugger Awards during his tenure in Colorado. In 2004, he led the National League in RBIs with 131. He retired in 2006.
Rafael Palmeiro
Grand Slam Aurograph Stage, 1 p.m.
World’s Largest Baseball, 3 p.m.
Rangers Clubhouse Experience, 4 p.m.
Palmeiro played with the Texas Rangers for 10 of his 20-year career. He was selected to the All-Star Game four times, won three Gold Glove Awards, two Silver Slugger Awards and the MLB Player of the Year Award.
He led the league in hits in 1990, doubles in 1991 and runs scored in 1993. He retired in 2005.
Ruben Sierra
Capital One Cardholder Lounge, 1 p.m.
World’s Largest Baseball, 4 p.m.
Capital One Walk-Offs Autograph Stage, 5 p.m.
Sierra played 10 of his 20-year career with the Texas Rangers. He was a four-time All-Star and won a Silver Slugger Award in 1989. In the same year, he won the Home Run Derby.
He led the league in triples, RBIs and slugging percentage in 1989. He ended second in MVP voting that season. Sierra retired in 2006.
Bump Wills
All-Star Clubhouse, 4:30 p.m.
World’s Largest Baseball, 5:30 p.m.
Wills played his entire career with the Texas Rangers except for one season he spent with the Chicago Cubs. In his 1977 rookie year, he was third in Rookie of the Year voting.
In 1978, he stole 52 bases, setting the club record for stolen bases in a single season. In two different seasons, he led the league in putouts at second base and assists at second base. He retired in 1982, ending his six years in the Major Leagues.
Jeff Russell
Rangers Clubhouse Experience, 1:30 p.m.
World’s Largest Baseball, 2 p.m.
Home Clubhouse Autograph Stage, 3 p.m.
Russell pitched with the Texas Rangers for 10 years, which included two All-Star Game selections.
In 1989 he led the league in saves and finished ninth in Cy Young voting. He won the American League Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award that year.
Russell retired as a Ranger in 1996, closing out a 14-year big league career.
Pedro Sierra
World’s Largest Baseball, 1:30 p.m.
Sierra played in the Negro Leagues from 1954-1958 with the Indianapolis Clowns and the Detroit Stars. He was selected to the Negro League’s East-West All-Star Game in 1956.
He never made it to the Major Leagues, but did play in the minor league systems of the Minnesota Twins and Washington Senators from 1962-1971. He was a Panama Winter League All-Star in 1971. From 1972 until he retired in 1975, he played in the Mexican League. He was a three-time Provinciale League All-Star.
This story was originally published July 12, 2024 at 7:15 PM.
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