D-backs to host expanded fan fest at new location Feb. 18

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PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks will host their 13th annual fan fest from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Salt River Fields.

The free event will offer fans access to current players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters. With the move to Salt River Fields, the annual event will include new opportunities including unique access throughout the award-winning Spring Training complex.

With more than 25,000 fans at last year's fan fest, the D-backs have expanded this year's event and will feature a variety of activities for everyone, including:





    Among the D-backs players currently scheduled to attend include Nick Ahmed, Jake Barrett, Archie Bradley, Sócrates Brito, Enrique Burgos, Andrew Chafin, Patrick Corbin, Rubby De La Rosa, Randall Delgado, Brandon Drury, Zack Godley, Paul Goldschmidt, Zack Greinke, Chris Herrmann, Chris Iannetta, Jake Lamb, Evan Marshall, Ketel Marte, Jeff Mathis, Shelby Miller, Chris Owings, David Peralta, A.J. Pollock, Robbie Ray, Fernando Rodney, Braden Shipley, Yasmany Tomas and Taijuan Walker.

    Coaches expected to participate include manager Torey Lovullo, bench coach Ron Gardenhire, bullpen coach Mike Fetters and quality control and catching coach Robby Hammock.

    Broadcasters Bob Brenly, Steve Berthiaume, Greg Schulte, Tom Candiotti, Mike Ferrin and Oscar Soria will also be in attendance, as well as President & CEO Derrick Hall, Executive Vice President & General Manager Mike Hazen, Luis Gonzalez, J.J. Putz, Willie Bloomquist, Orlando Hudson and Dan Haren, among several other former D-backs players.

    The fan fest stage will feature special Q&A sessions that also will be streamed live on FOX Sports Go. These include:








      Fans will have the opportunity to purchase autograph session vouchers for $5, with proceeds benefiting the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. Fans may purchase a maximum of one table per session and two vouchers per table.

      For more information, go to Dbacks.com.