I had played rookie ball the year before.

You see the difference in how the people in the organization conduct themselves, from Triple A down to rookie ball.

He had a 3-1 record in limited exposure in his first year of rookie ball.

In retrospect, Morgan said, "I should've been in rookie ball."

"Starting from rookie ball, we're really stressing aggressiveness, stretching out their leads and stressing what counts to run on,"Morgan said.

He struggled greatly during his first four minor league seasons (1959-1962), from rookie ball to Double-A.

He spent that season and the next season performing well in rookie ball.

Less than a week after graduating, Urban flew to Florida for rookie ball.

It was the equivalent of "rookie ball," said Pratt, who earned $5.50 an hour at the start.

He was then sent to play rookie ball for the Surprise Rangers and played two games for them.