Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Club

The Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Club begins its 2026 season under familiar leadership as Manager Ricky Rivera returns for a second consecutive campaign, leading a staff that includes pitching coach Zach Wilkins, hitting coach Bobby Bell, development coach Jeremy Cologna, athletic trainer Jennifer Bardales, and strength coach Kevin Rivera, as announced by the Houston Astros organization on January 28, 2026 ([milb.com](https://www.milb.com/app-firstpitch/corpus-christi/news/astros-announce-hooks-field-staff?utm_source=openai)). Concurrently, the team has launched a Youth Glove Giveaway in partnership with the Orthopaedic Center of Corpus Christi. Four custom-designed Wilson A2000 gloves, along with special gift baskets, will be awarded to youth players aged 6–18 during the 2026 season ([milb.com](https://www.milb.com/app-firstpitch/corpus-christi/news/hooks-orthopaedic-center-of-corpus-christi-introduce-youth-glove-giveaway?utm_source=openai)).