An autograph seeker's guide to TwinsFest

Baseball and autographs go together like Chet Steadman and high, stinky cheddar.

If you understand that reference, a tip of the cap for recognizing the baseball movie Rookie of the Year which includes – surprise! – an autograph scene.

But autographs are not a made-for-Hollywood premise. There's just something about a signature on the sweet spot of a ball that looks ... perfect.

Anyone who has been to a ballgame has witnessed the batting-practice crowds along the baselines, or maybe the hopeful eyes waiting outside of the player's parking lot.

Mister! Mister! Can you sign?

Mister! Just a couple more … please!

You're my favorite player! You're on my fantasy team – please!!!!!

And for the ones who don't, there are events like TwinsFest to grind their gears.

The biggest hit by far during the annual weekend of fundraising and fellowship is the autograph booths. More than 80 former Twins players and coaches are in town to take part in the three-day event – and take their hour-long turns in the signing gauntlet.

Prospects, veterans and Hall of Famers make up the list.

Here are some tips for the weekend:

A bargain: If the thrill of a signature is what you're after Saturday is your day. From 3:15-4:15 p.m. all four booths feature four players each for just $5. Pick one, and fill up that baseball.

9:15-10:15 a.m.: Scott Erickson, Brandon Kintzler, Terry Steinbach, Brian Raabe, Carl Pavano

10:30-11:30 a.m.: Trevor May Tom Brunansky, Ryan Pressly, Ryan Sweeney, Pat Dean

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Kevin Jepsen, Eduardo Nunez, Alex Meyer, Darin Mastroianni, Yorman Landa

1-2 p.m: Ricky Nolasco, Casey Fien, Tommy Milone, Trevor Hildenberger

Joe and Jose: A Joe Mauer autograph will set you back $25 on Saturday but if you're in the area, come Friday night from 5:30-6:30 and plop down an extra $5 when he shares a booth with Jose Berrios. The top pitching prospect could command a top price at this event in the near future.

Wishful thinking: From 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on Sunday, Buxton will appear with fellow prospects Adam Brett Walker, Nick Burdi, Stuart Turner and Mason Melotakis.

One only: Torii Hunter and Kent Hrbek ($25 each) are only scheduled to sign once: From 8-9 p.m. on Friday. Plan accordingly, and arrive early.

Just two: Bert Blyleven will not appear Sunday.

Hey, Skip: Paul Molitor and Tom Kelly will sign together for $40 from 10:45-11:45 a.m. on Saturday. It's Kelly's only scheduled appearance.

No-hit stuff: Scott Erickson and Jack Morris will share a booth (along with Gene Glynn, Tyler Duffey and Pavano) for $20 from 6:45-7:45 p.m. on Friday.

Restrictions: Only one autograph per player. No photos or personalized inscriptions will be allowed. Blyleven will not sign bats, jerseys, game-used items or Hall of Fame inscriptions. Mauer will not sign game-used items. Molitor's price doubles to $80 for a signed bat or jersey.

Here is a full list of the autograph schedule, from the official TwinsFest brochure