BaseballMLBSportsTexasTexas Rangers George W. Bush’s Ceremonial First Pitch at World Series Features a Slight Bounce by Sophia Chen October 28, 2023 written by Sophia Chen October 28, 2023 0 comment Bookmark 32 Ex-President George W. Bush initiated the World Series with a ceremonial first pitch to former Texas Rangers catcher Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez. The throw came with a slight bounce before reaching Rodriguez, as it was released from the front of the pitcher’s mound. Prior to serving as the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush was a managing partner for the Texas Rangers from 1989 to 1994. The team is currently competing against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the series. It should be noted that when President Bush was in office, he delivered the inaugural pitch of the World Series in New York following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. That pitch, unlike the recent one, was thrown directly from the rubber and did not bounce. Before executing the latest pitch, Bush engaged in a conversation with Derek Jeter, a former New York Yankees shortstop and current television analyst. Jeter had advised Bush back in 2001 to throw from the mound without a bounce to avoid jeers from the crowd. Commenting on the situation in Texas, Jeter noted, “You bounce it, they won’t boo you.” Bush responded succinctly, “It doesn’t matter now.” For the occasion, Bush donned a white jacket emblazoned with the Texas Rangers’ red “T” logo. Rodriguez, a Hall of Famer, wore his iconic No. 7 jersey. The last time the Rangers reached the World Series was in 2010 and 2011, during which time Rodriguez was still an active player. Known for his impressive career, Rodriguez is a 13-time Gold Glove winner and a 14-time All-Star, having spent the majority of his 21-season career with the Rangers. Additionally, George W. Bush has twice thrown ceremonial first pitches alongside his late father, George H.W. Bush, who was the 41st president. They made joint appearances before Game 4 of the 2010 World Series in Arlington, Texas, and Game 5 in Houston in 2017. George W. Bush currently resides in Dallas, Texas. Source: AP MLB: bigbignews.net/mlb Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about George W. Bush Ceremonial First Pitch World SeriesWho threw the ceremonial first pitch at the recent World Series game?What was notable about George W. Bush’s throw?Which teams are competing in this World Series?Has George W. Bush thrown a ceremonial first pitch before?Who else was present during the ceremonial first pitch?What was the significance of Derek Jeter’s presence?What were George W. Bush and Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez wearing?Has George W. Bush thrown a ceremonial pitch with any family members?Where does George W. Bush currently reside?What were Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez’s career achievements?More about George W. Bush Ceremonial First Pitch World Series Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about George W. Bush Ceremonial First Pitch World Series Who threw the ceremonial first pitch at the recent World Series game? Former President George W. Bush threw the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the World Series to former Texas Rangers catcher Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez. What was notable about George W. Bush’s throw? The throw exhibited a slight bounce before it reached Rodriguez, as it was thrown from the front of the pitcher’s mound. Which teams are competing in this World Series? The Texas Rangers are competing against the Arizona Diamondbacks in this World Series. Has George W. Bush thrown a ceremonial first pitch before? Yes, when he was president, George W. Bush famously threw out the first pitch of the World Series game in New York following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. That throw was from the rubber and did not bounce. Who else was present during the ceremonial first pitch? Former New York Yankees shortstop and current TV analyst Derek Jeter was present and engaged in a conversation with Bush before the pitch. What was the significance of Derek Jeter’s presence? Derek Jeter had advised Bush in 2001 to throw the pitch from the mound without a bounce to avoid being booed by the crowd. This time, Jeter noted that a bounce wouldn’t result in a boo in Texas. What were George W. Bush and Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez wearing? George W. Bush wore a white jacket with the Texas Rangers’ red “T” logo, while Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez wore his iconic No. 7 jersey. Has George W. Bush thrown a ceremonial pitch with any family members? Yes, he has twice thrown ceremonial first pitches with his late father, George H.W. Bush, the 41st president. They appeared together before Game 4 of the 2010 World Series in Arlington, Texas, and Game 5 in Houston in 2017. Where does George W. Bush currently reside? George W. Bush currently lives in Dallas, Texas. What were Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez’s career achievements? Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez is a Hall of Famer, a 13-time Gold Glove winner, and a 14-time All-Star. He spent the majority of his 21-season career with the Texas Rangers. More about George W. Bush Ceremonial First Pitch World Series George W. Bush Presidential History World Series Official Site Texas Rangers Team History 9/11 Attacks Timeline and Facts Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez Career Stats Derek Jeter Career Overview MLB (Major League Baseball) Official Site George H.W. Bush Presidential History Arizona Diamondbacks Team Information You Might Be Interested In Texas Gov. 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