ALEX RODRIGUEZ		Batting | Fielding
	AVG. .300 HR 57 RBI 142 SB 9	Texas Rangers | Shortstop | #3 Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6' 3" Weight: 210 lbs. Born: Jul. 27, 1975 in New York, New York, United States Transactions Injuries
Player News -- Nov. 13, 2002 Rodriguez has won his first Gold Glove, as he was named the American League winner among shortstops. He unseated Cleveland's Omar Vizquel, who had taken the award the last nine seasons. more
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NEWS
Date	News
Nov. 13, 2002	Rodriguez has won his first Gold Glove, as he was named the American League winner among shortstops. He unseated Cleveland's Omar Vizquel, who had taken the award the last nine seasons.
Oct. 25, 2002	Rodriguez, who hit .300 with 57 homers and 142 RBI this season, has been named the American League winner of the 2002 Hank Aaron Award. The honor is given to the league's top batter, as voted upon by broadcasters.
Oct. 22, 2002	Rodriguez has been named the 2002 Sporting News Player of the Year. The Rangers' shortstop batted .300 with 57 home runs and 142 RBI in 162 games this season. Last year's winner, the Giants' Barry Bonds, finished second.
Sep. 10, 2002	Rodriguez hit two three-run home runs in Monday's game against the Mariners, increasing his homer total to 53. He breaks his own major league for home runs by a shortstop.
Sep. 6, 2002	Rodriguez added two more home runs in Thursday's game against the Orioles, increasing his league-leading total to 50. He is just the fifth player in major league history to have successive 50-homer seasons.