Fall Stars Game sparks pair of nostalgic moments for O’Dowd father and son

Former Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd shared a memorable moment with his son, Jack O’Dowd, at the 2026 Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game. Before the game, Dan threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Jack, who is currently an infield prospect in the Rockies organization. The event took place at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, the longtime Spring Training facility where Dan previously worked and where Jack spent significant time visiting as a child.

During an in-game broadcast interview on MLB Network, Dan interviewed Jack about playing in the organization where he grew up. Jack signed with Colorado in December 2025 after going undrafted out of the University of Texas in 2024 and playing in the Pioneer League. In his first professional season, he posted a .947 OPS with 23 home runs across three minor league levels.