1.   As the only rookie, Stewart has no choice.

2.   As the only space rookie on the flight, Massimino confessed to being a little in awe of his fellow astronauts, who have all been in space before.

3.   Boston shortstop Nomar Garciaparra was the only other rookie of either league selected.

4.   David Duval, the only rookie American, will sit out the morning matches after two losses on Friday.

5.   Erik Cole, the only rookie who made the team, could also see some time on the second or third lines.

6.   Hamelin rarely batted against left-handed pitchers in the first half of the season as Manager Hal McRae took a cautious approach with his only rookie.

7.   He is also the only rookie in a pro football locker room who is regularly visited by his biographer.

8.   Matt Herges was the only rookie on the roster for the whole season.

9.   Martin declined, even though he had been the only rookie selected to the Pro Bowl.

10.   Oakland outfielder Ben Grieve will be the only rookie in the game.