Former Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose spoke to reporters after throwing out the first pitch for the Chicago White Sox Opening Day game against the Los Angeles Angels.

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.”

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.