1.   As a rookie Dodgers hurler named Bob Welch learned in a certain World Series game, sometimes the rookie wins.

2.   As many as five major-league rookies could win spots in the bullpen and starting rotation.

3.   A few weeks ago, that seemed entirely more likely than believing a Clippers rookie could win the slam-dunk contest at the All-Star game.

4.   Dodgers rookies win awards.

5.   Every time a rookie wins, a random drawing will held.

6.   For a PGA Tour rookie to win in his first season is difficult enough, but for one to win in his seventh start is almost fairy tale stuff.

7.   No Yankee rookie ever has won a playoff game with a home run.

8.   Oscar rookies often win.

9.   A Swiss rookie won the title.

10.   In Houston, Dave Magadan drove in two runs and rookie Donne Wall won his third straight start.