A Baseball Family

Published:
March 16, 2010

Steve Johnston ’92, general counsel for the Oakland A’s, says heading to Phoenix, Ariz., to watch spring training is one of his favorite job duties. He sent this photo slideshow of a day at the ballpark with the A’s, along with some family snapshots. Photos used courtesy of Johnston.

This article appeared as a web extra for The Grinnell Magazine, Summer 2010.

Johnston soaks up some sunshine while the team takes the field.
Johnston (second from right) watches the team run drills at spring training with (l to r) Oakland A’s owner Lew Wolff, Field Manager Bob Geren, and General Manager Billy Beane.
Johnston watches the team at work. The Oakland A’s are part of the Cactus League for spring training.
Steve and two of his three sons (Brady and Ty) take in a game.
Steve’s sons Brady, Will, and Ty with former Oakland A’s/Yankees All-Star Jason Giambi.
Steve’s wife Angela with their son Ty — she and Steve coach their son’s Little League team.
Steve, Angela, and the boys enjoy a day at the beach.
Johnston's son Will at an A’s game impatiently waiting for his hotdog.
Johnston's sons at the Oakland A's batting cage at the stadium.
Brady and Johnston at a San Jose Earthquakes soccer game.
Brady helping the photographer at the San Jose Earthquakes game.

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