Shin Soo Choo as the lead off batter

OF Shin-Soo Choo became just the fifth player to hit a home run off Justin Verlander to lead off the first inning of a game, when Choo hit a 454-foot homer off Verlander in the first inning Thursday. In 11 games since being moved to the leadoff spot in the order, Choo is hitting .372 (16-43), with 6 doubles, 2 home runs, and 4 RBI.

via Cleveland Indians – TeamReport – chicagotribune.com.