Hardy managed to record a blocked punt for a safety as well as force a fumble and record 4 tackles in his rookie debut.
On his rookie debut against the Boston Red Sox, Demel pitched one inning and allowed no hits or walks.
In the 2001-02 season, Andrei Kirilenko made his rookie debut, averaging 10.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.91 blocks per game.
On race day, Michael finished 8th, four laps down, not as good as his rookie debut.
Joe Flacco in his rookie debut, completed 15 of 29 passes for 129 yards (along with a touchdown run).
QB Matt Ryan would have a good rookie debut completing 9 of 13 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown.
In 2012 he published the first book on Bryce Harper shortly after the player made his rookie debut with the Washington Nationals.
He now ranks second among Pacers rookies of all time with points scored in a rookie debut.
Mugsy A St. Bernard mascot who made his rookie debut in professional baseball in 1997 with the Avalanche.
It was also the rookie debut of the Lakers' Jerry West.