Astros Bring 77-Year-Old Coach Out of Retirement After Firing GM
The Astros are reuniting with a coach who oversaw their pitching staff during their 2017 World Series run.
Brent Strom, the 77-year-old pitching coach, is set to return to the Houston Astros this weekend after previously leading the team to their first championship in 2021. Strom's return follows the firing of general manager Dana Brown and the appointment of owner Jim Crane as the interim leader of baseball operations. Known for his data-driven approach, Strom has worked with the Astros to quantify pitch attributes, a strategy that has been instrumental in their eight consecutive postseason appearances from 2017 to 2024.
Despite rumors of retirement following his dismissal in 2024, Strom has found new opportunities, including a stint as an assistant pitching coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025. Now, at the age of 77, Strom will serve as a pitching consultant for the Astros, working from the dugout to provide insights and guidance as the team aims to secure a playoff berth.
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