Watch: Bears’ Rome Odunze throws the first pitch at White Sox-Orioles game with Caleb Williams hyping him up

Odunze lined up as the White Sox’s Nicky Lopez prepared himself as the catcher. After a slight twist of the hips, he released the ball with all the forearm strength he had. Unlike 49ers Deebo Samuel, Odunze’s pitch reached Lopez.

It was a successful pitch at an 80% empty stadium. Perhaps there would have been some loud cheers if there had been a massive crowd. Perhaps the White Sox’ abysmal 15-36 record this season kept most of the bandwagon at their home.

To rub salt in the wounds, Orioles won the game 8-6. However, the main question is why Rome Odunze wore flip-flops to a baseball game.

Is Rome Odunze injured?

Previously, the Bears revealed that Odunze suffered hamstring tightness, that kept him from participating in the OTAs. On Thursday, head coach Matt Eberflus gave a new update which sounded like it wasn’t too serious.

Did some walk-throughs today. We’re hopeful that he’ll be starting to ramp back in there next week during the OTAs that we have next week. Matt Eberflus said per Ryan Taylor of NBC Sports Chicago

The former Washington receiver had a decent run in at the rookie minicamp earlier this month. Even though he is currently focusing on rehab, Taylor added that he regularly attends offensive coordinator Shane Waldron ’s classes.

The Bears selected Odunze as the 9^th overall pick in the draft. Quarterback Caleb Williams, who was the first pick, attended the minicamp and found out how good the 21-year-old is.

Threw a couple of times now. Been able to you know, throw the ball to Rome. You obviously see why he had what, 1,500-plus, and a bunch of catches… Working with him, it’s been great. It’s been awesome . Caleb Williams said

During his final season with the Huskies, Odunze recorded 92 catches for 1,640 yards and 13 touchdowns.