With the departure of Big Mo, Nomar became the unquestioned leader of the Red Sox. And lead he did, batting .357 and taking Boston nearly all the way (those damn Yankees!). This dark and slender Louisville C27 was a faithful tool wielded by Nomar Garciaparra, helping him on his way to earning the AL batting crown in ’99. Littered with ball marks and spike dents left by Beantown’s brightest star.