2002 St. Louis Cardinals
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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St. Louis Cardinals franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 St. Louis Cardinals | 105–57 | 18 | 20 |
| 2003 St. Louis Cardinals | 85–77 | 18 | 24 |
| 2002 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season | 97–65 | 18 | 26 |
| 2001 St. Louis Cardinals | 93–69 | 20 | 21 |
| 2000 St. Louis Cardinals | 95–67 | 22 | 24 |
Same era: other teams in 2002
- 2002 Arizona Diamondbacks · 98–64
- 2002 Atlanta Braves · 101–59
- 2002 Baltimore Orioles · 67–95
- 2002 Boston Red Sox · 93–69
- 2002 Chicago Cubs · 67–95
- 2002 Chicago White Sox · 81–81
More teams from 2002
- 2002 Cincinnati Reds · 78–84
- 2002 Cleveland Indians · 74–88
- 2002 Colorado Rockies · 73–89
- 2002 Detroit Tigers · 55–106
- 2002 Florida Marlins · 79–83
- 2002 Houston Astros · 84–78
- 2002 Kansas City Royals · 62–100
- 2002 Los Angeles Dodgers · 92–70
- 2002 Milwaukee Brewers · 56–106
- 2002 Minnesota Twins · 94–67
- 2002 Montreal Expos · 83–79
- 2002 New York Mets · 75–86
- 2002 New York Yankees · 103–58
- 2002 Oakland Athletics · 103–59
- 2002 Philadelphia Phillies · 80–81
- 2002 Pittsburgh Pirates · 72–89
- 2002 San Diego Padres · 66–96
- 2002 San Francisco Giants · 95–66
- 2002 Seattle Mariners · 93–69
- 2002 Tampa Bay Devil Rays · 55–106
- 2002 Texas Rangers · 72–90
- 2002 Toronto Blue Jays · 78–84
Roster and season statistics
Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.
| Player | Position group | No. | Stat rows | AB | H | HR | AVG | IP | ERA | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Benes | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 97.00 | 2.78 | Average (54) — 19 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.78 over 97.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Mike Crudale | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.88 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Matt Duff | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.76 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jeff Fassero | Pitchers | 13 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Chuck Finley | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 85.33 | 3.80 | Average (52) — 73 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.80 over 85.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Luther Hackman | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 81.00 | 4.11 | Average (52) — 73 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.11 over 81.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Jason Isringhausen | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.48 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Kevin Joseph | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.91 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Darryl Kile | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 84.67 | 3.72 | Average (52) — 73 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.72 over 84.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Steve Kline | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.39 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mike Matthews | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.39 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Gabe Molina | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.59 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Matt Morris | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 210.33 | 3.42 | Average (54) — 19 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.42 over 210.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Josh Pearce | Pitchers | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.00 | 7.62 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| José Rodríguez | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 54.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Nerio Rodríguez | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.15 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jason Simontacchi | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 143.33 | 4.02 | Average (52) — 73 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.02 over 143.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Bud Smith | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 48.00 | 6.94 | Average (48) — 262 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.94 over 48.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Travis Smith | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 54.00 | 7.17 | Average (47) — 281 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.17 over 54.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Gene Stechschulte | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.78 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Garrett Stephenson | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.00 | 5.40 | Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.40 over 45.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Mike Timlin | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.51 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dave Veres | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.48 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Rick White | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.82 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Woody Williams | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 103.33 | 2.53 | Average (55) — 5 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.53 over 103.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Jamey Wright | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.00 | 4.80 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mike DiFelice | Catchers | 8 | batting | 174 | 40 | 4 | .230 | — | — | Average (47) — 351 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Eli Marrero | Catchers | 26 | batting | 397 | 104 | 18 | .262 | — | — | Average (53) — 143 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 at-bats and 18 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Mike Matheny | Catchers | 22 | batting | 315 | 77 | 3 | .244 | — | — | Average (47) — 351 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Mike Coolbaugh | Infielders | 28 | batting | 12 | 1 | 0 | .083 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Iván Cruz | Infielders | 16 | batting | 14 | 5 | 1 | .357 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Wilson Delgado | Infielders | 30 | batting | 20 | 4 | 2 | .200 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Tino Martinez | Infielders | 21 | batting | 511 | 134 | 21 | .262 | — | — | Average (53) — 143 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 at-bats and 21 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Eduardo Pérez | Infielders | 33 | batting | 154 | 31 | 10 | .201 | — | — | Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Plácido Polanco | Infielders | 27 | batting | 342 | 97 | 5 | .284 | — | — | Average (54) — 119 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 342 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Édgar Rentería | Infielders | 3 | batting | 544 | 166 | 11 | .305 | — | — | Average (59) — 42 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Scott Rolen | Infielders | 16,27 | batting | 205 | 57 | 14 | .278 | — | — | Average (56) — 75 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Fernando Viña | Infielders | 4 | batting | 622 | 168 | 1 | .270 | — | — | Average (51) — 196 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 622 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Miguel Cairo | Outfielders | 41 | batting | 184 | 46 | 2 | .250 | — | — | Average (48) — 320 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| J. D. Drew | Outfielders | 7 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jim Edmonds | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 476 | 148 | 28 | .311 | — | — | Strong (63) — 14 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 476 at-bats and 28 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Albert Pujols | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 590 | 185 | 34 | .314 | — | — | Strong (64) — 12 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 at-bats and 34 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Kerry Robinson | Outfielders | 0 | batting | 181 | 47 | 1 | .260 | — | — | Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 181 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| So Taguchi | Outfielders | 99 | batting | 15 | 6 | 0 | .400 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2002 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:29:07.377095+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.