When Major League Baseball’s Astros made a managerial change (from Bo Porter to AJ Hinch) in 2014, it symbolized a turning point as Houston looked to move to the next phase of its rebuilding plan.
With the benefit of hindsight, it was a change that eventually helped lead to an ongoing baseball dynasty in Houston. During Hinch’s five seasons with the team, the Astros finished with one World Series title, two American League pennants, and four postseason berths.
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To say the least, it’s a run of success that new Rockets head coach Ime Udoka would love to emulate as Houston’s NBA franchise attempts to transition back to winning after three rebuilding seasons.
So, perhaps fittingly, Udoka’s first public appearance in Houston since accepting the job came Thursday at Minute Maid Park — where Udoka threw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to a game between the Angels and the defending World Series champion Astros.
Scroll on for a look at photos, videos, and reaction.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka is throwing out the first pitch at the Astros game tonight. He’s wearing No. 22 in honor of Clyde Drexler, who he says he grew up watching in Portland.
Udoka said he has some coaching staff commitments which he will announce soon, and others are TBD. pic.twitter.com/aCG1xL8XEV
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) June 1, 2023
Rockets Coach Ime Udoka is throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and he’s wearing #22 for a reason: “I grew up in Portland, Oregon watching Clyde Drexler play. That’s the reason I wore it. 22, I wore it in high school and college. I’m paying homage to him tonight.” pic.twitter.com/OaI0bJFxrp
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 1, 2023
Rockets coach Ime Udoka, who is throwing out tonight’s ceremonial first pitch, just met Dusty Baker. Looked like he asked Dusty to catch it.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) June 1, 2023
Rockets Coach Ime Udoka says he’s met with John Lucas who’s running the Rockets predraft workouts. As for Lucas being a member of his staff: “We’re looking at everything. I’m looking at all the guys that were here as well as trying to bring some other guys. We’ll figure it out.”
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 1, 2023
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