Player appearance alert — LaTroy Hawkins

Astros setup man LaTroy Hawkins will sign autographs and mingle with fans on Wednesday at the Whataburger restaurant located at 6888 Gulf Freeway at Woodridge. The session runs from 11 a.m. to noon CT.

The Astros and Whataburger have partnered to form the Ultimate Whatafan contest, where fans can register for prizes that include autographed jerseys from the Astros, Round Rock Express and Corpus Christi Hooks.

In addition, the Ultimate Whatafan will also receive two suite tickets to the Astros-Reds game on Sept. 26 and the opportunity to be on the field for batting practice. The winner will take part in the Astros Minor League MVP Ceremony and will throw out the ceremonial first pitch that day.

Hawkins’ autograph signing is the second of a series of four Whataburger appearances. The remaining dates are set for July 7 and Aug. 4.