The Cardinals went 85-77 during the season and finished 3rd in the National League Central division, three games behind the Chicago Cubs, who won the NL Central at 88-74, and two behind the NL Central runners-up, the Houston Astros (87-75).
Catcher Mike Matheny, shortstop Edgar Rentería, third baseman Scott Rolen, and outfielder Jim Edmonds won Gold Gloves this year.
December 13, 2002: Chris Carpenter was signed as a Free Agent with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Opening Day starters
Jim Edmonds
Eli Marrero
Tino Martinez
Mike Matheny
Matt Morris
Albert Pujols
Edgar Rentería
Scott Rolen
Fernando Viña