Former President George W. Bush’s bounced first pitch at the World Series opener drew attention, with daughter Jenna revealing he had back surgery earlier this year. A spokesperson confirmed his recovery from fusion surgery, adding, “He doesn’t make excuses, but it’s true.”

Bush, known for his perfect 2001 post-9/11 pitch and appearances in 2010 and 2017 alongside his father, George H.W. Bush, is reportedly healing well.