Byline: Ronald Blum Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Nothing was surprising about Nomar Garciaparra being the AL Rookie of the Year - not even the unanimous vote, nor his humility in accepting the award.
The only surprises came during the season when the Red Sox shortstop rewrote the Boston record books and some major league marks as well.
The 24-year-old Garciaparra hit .306 with 30 homers, 98 RBI, 122 runs and 22 steals. He set major league records for most RBI by a leadoff hitter and most homers by a rookie shortstop.
Garciaparra was the sixth unanimous winner of the AL Rookie award, receiving all 28 first-place votes and 140 points in …
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