The Rookie of the Year award is given by a number of sports leagues, mainly in North American, to the top first-time professional athlete of the season. The honor is awarded annually to Major League Baseball players (one per league), drivers in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, members of NASCAR, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, Major League Lacrosse, Major League Soccer, and the National Football League.
Rookie of the Year was the solo debut album from San Francisco rapper Ya Boy. It was released August 23, 2005. It featured San Quinn, Bailey, Big Rich, Messy Marv, Roscoe, Clyde Carson, Turf Talk, E-40, and others.