The Corpus Christi Hooks have announced their 2026 coaching staff, with manager Ricky Rivera returning for his second consecutive season leading the Houston Astros' Double-A affiliate. The 32-year-old Rivera is the 10th manager in 21 seasons of Hooks Baseball. "We are excited to have Ricky and his staff at Whataburger Field in 2026," Hooks General Manager Brady Ballard said. The Dorado, Puerto Rico native played college baseball at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and Central Missouri. Bell and Bardales both begin their third seasons in Corpus Christi, while Kevin Rivera enters his second year with the Hooks.