Dustin Pedroia

OCTOBER 24, 2007 — After tallying three hits, a home run and 5 RBI, in Game 7 of the ALDS, Dustin Pedroia picked up right where he left off in the first game of the World Series. Pedroia became the first rookie ever to hit a leadoff home run in the World Series, immediately handing the Red Sox a 1-0 lead.