One thing's for sure-Chicago will always love Derrick Rose, and Derrick Rose will always love Chicago. That was made especially clear on Thursday night, as the former Chicago Bulls star was tapped to throw out the opening pitch for the Chicago White Sox home opener.

Sean Burke threw what will be recorded as the first strike of the 2025 season for the White Sox with a 93.8 mph four-seam fastball swung through by the Angels’ Taylor Ward Thursday afternoon at Rate Field.

It’s surreal,” Rose said. “It’s always surreal. But I’m a businessman now. And a dad today. Just spending time with him and giving them this time to really take in the moment.”