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Image 2 of 28 George Springer and his teammates gather in the outfield. George Springer and his teammates gather in the outfield. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 3 of 28 George Springer during batting practice. George Springer during batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 28 George Springer during batting practice. George Springer during batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Image 6 of 28 George Springer during batting practice. George Springer during batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 28 George Springer II and his wife, Laura Springer, the parents of George Springer talk with the media as they watch batting practice. George Springer II and his wife, Laura Springer, the parents of George Springer talk with the media as they watch batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 8 of 28 George Springer II and his wife, Laura Springer, the parents of George Springer talk with the media as they watch batting practice. George Springer II and his wife, Laura Springer, the parents of George Springer talk with the media as they watch batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 9 of 28 George Springer during batting practice. George Springer during batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Image 11 of 28 George Springer during batting practice. George Springer during batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 12 of 28 George Springer during batting practice. George Springer during batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 13 of 28 Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, left, talks with George Springer II and his wife, Laura Springer, the parents of George Springer, as they watch batting practice. Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, left, talks with George Springer II and his wife, Laura Springer, the parents of George Springer, as they watch batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 14 of 28 George Springer poses with his parents Laura Springer and George Springer II during batting practice. George Springer poses with his parents Laura Springer and George Springer II during batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Image 16 of 28 George Springer is hugged by his mother, Laura Springer, as his father George Springer II greets someone during batting practice. George Springer is hugged by his mother, Laura Springer, as his father George Springer II greets someone during batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 28 George Springer visits with his mother, Laura Springer, and father, George Springer II, during batting practice. George Springer visits with his mother, Laura Springer, and father, George Springer II, during batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 18 of 28 George Springer signs autographs after batting practice. George Springer signs autographs after batting practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 28 George Springer hits a single. George Springer hits a single. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Image 21 of 28 George Springer hits a single. George Springer hits a single. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 22 of 28 George Springer hits a single. George Springer hits a single. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 28 George Springer runs out his single. George Springer runs out his single. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 24 of 28 George Springer heads back to first base. George Springer heads back to first base. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Image 26 of 28 George Springer is tagged out by the Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie. George Springer is tagged out by the Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 27 of 28 Houston Astros George Springer watches a home run hit by Kansas City Royals Mike Moustakas during the 11th inning at Minute Maid Park Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less Houston Astros George Springer watches a home run hit by Kansas City Royals Mike Moustakas during the 11th inning at Minute Maid Park Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle