Derrick Rose might be best known for his explosive drives to the basket, or for being one of the most freakishly athletic players the NBA has ever seen. But his latest highlight came from an entirely different arena – the pitcher’s mound. The Chicago Bulls legend took the mound for the honorary first pitch, and let’s just say, he didn’t disappoint.
For a player whose career has been defined by comebacks and resilience, the moment was special. This wasn’t just a ceremonial pitch; it was yet another reminder of how Rose continues to be embraced by Chicago, no matter the setting. His presence on the field was more than just a brief appearance. It was the celebration of an athlete who remains one of the city’s most beloved figures.
The official MLB account on Instagram took no time and posted a clip of Derrick Rose, pitching the first throw ever so elegantly. The post was captioned, “D-Rose wasn’t messing around with his #OpeningDay first pitch And his son got to throw one, too ” What made the moment even more special was that Derrick Rose threw the pitch perfectly and then celebrated with an almost tangible intensity. This resonated with the connection he has with the city. Then, his son also adorably threw a pitch, marking a moment that fans will cherish for a long time.
Almost expectedly, the fans went rampant on social media. Many fans were ecstatic with the pitch that was delivered by Derrick Rose. While other fans were adamant about the White Sox signing Derrick Rose for the season. Let us see what the fans had to say.
Fans react to Derrick Rose’s pitch
The fans had varied reactions to the pitch Derrick Rose made. Showing different emotions. One fan wrote, giddy with excitement, “I’ve seen enough the white Sox are winning the World Series” comically, stating that with this first pitch, the White Sox might be on their way to win the World Series.
Another fan commented, “bro started a new good luck charm for the white sox ”, insinuating that the glorious first pitch by Derrick Rose is a good sign for the season, especially because of how the opening day went – with the White Sox absolutely demolishing their losing streak from last run.
Imagining the best pitcher in modern white Sox history, dead center on home turf at Rate Field, some fans echoed the sentiment of signing Derrick Rose. A member of the White Sox community commented, “We need bro on 2nd base” telling that the White Sox might need some reinforcements in their squad.
Another Instagram user commented, “If Chicago signs him that’s their best player”. Is this fan insinuating that the quality of the White Sox team resembles a rookie? Or does it simply mean that Rose is as skilled as he his beloved in his home?
An ardent fan of Derrick Rose commented, ”Might wanna sign the hometown hero! Sox need ALL the help they can get ” conveying that the arrival of the prodigal sun to the mound might just be the signing that the Whit Sox need.
Some fans used comparison and humor to express their joy, with one user commenting, “Lol even his son did better than Stephen A” referring to the atrocious first pitch that presenter Stephen A. Smith made before the match between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Knicks. It was so bad that the ball did not even reach the plate.
But more than anything, this escapade was a celebration of his legacy – a hometown hero embracing his city, whether on the hardwood or the pitcher’s mound. And judging by the way Chicago reacted, they’ll take any excuse to give their MVP a standing ovation.
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