Texans go yard at HR derby

Guard Chester Pitts signs an autograph for a young fan on his way out the tunnel.

Defensive end Mario Williams tosses his batting glove into the stands.

Defensive end Mario Williams surveys the crowd before throwing memorabilia to the chidren from the Boys & Girls Club.

Tackle Eric Winston launches a shot toward the fences.

As Astro slugger Carlos Lee looks on, tackle Eric Winston prepares to tear into an incoming pitch.

Tackle Eric Winston, defensive end Mario Williams and wide receiver David Anderson, who attended the derby but did not participate, watch from the first-base line with an Astros player.

Guard Chester Pitts heads to the batter's box.

Tight end Owen Daniels, a Wisconsin grad, speaks with a member of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Quarterback Matt Schaub

Tackle Eric Winston and Astros slugger Carlos Lee

Kicker Kris Brown catches up with his old friend, Astros center fielder Darin Erstad.

Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada and a few teammates takes a look at the hitting of Texans quarterback Matt Schaub.

Astros manager Cecil Cooper told the media that his team might have to consider signing tackle Eric Winston, and also complimented the swing of tight end Owen Daniels.

Tackle Eric Winston and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, former classmates at Miami, speak to the media following Winston's impressive hitting display.

Astros manager Cecil Cooper gets an up-close look at defensive end Mario Williams' batting skills.

Defensive end Mario Williams

Tackle Eric Winston

Astros closer Jose Valverde looks on in admiration of a Rosenfels home run.

Quarterback Sage Rosenfels

Quarterback Sage Rosenfels, who hit five home runs on the day, waits for a pitch.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans speaks with the PA announcer following his turn in the batter's box.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans watches a ball sail to the outfield.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans

The pitcher for the afternoon

Kicker Kris Brown, sporting University of Nebraska shorts

Kicker Kris Brown (foreground) and long snapper Bryan Pittman sort through the bats to find the best fit.

Tight end Owen Daniels

Defensive end Mario Williams high-fives the Astros' mascot, Junction Jack.

Texans players, some with their children, gather for a photo before the annual Reliant Energy Home Run Derby at Minute Maid Park.