21.   He was voted American League rookie pitcher of the year.

22.   If Roy Oswalt, their ultraimpressive rookie pitcher, were starting the first game, the Astros could approach the series confidently.

23.   In a blink, she fires it to rookie pitcher Tim Redding, who is in catcher mode at home plate.

24.   In the first inning of the series opener, the Indians took advantage of an understandable streak of nervousness by rookie pitcher Bob Wolcott.

25.   Interestingly, on his first pitch to Glaus, Buddie might have been sending a message from his fellow rookie pitcher, Ryan Bradley.

26.   Jose Jimenez of St. Louis has become the best known rookie pitcher because he pitched a no-hitter against Arizona and beat Randy Johnson while doing it.

27.   Most of the calls are from rookie Dominican pitcher Luis Pineda.

28.   Neither Thurman nor Pavano, the rookie pitchers, was distraught over his contribution to baseball history.

29.   Octavio Dotel, the rookie pitcher, walked around hugging every player he could get to.

30.   On Saturday night, rookie pitcher Hideo Nomo once again proved he was worth the live telecast back to Japan and overflow group of Japanese reporters covering the game.