2002 Major League Baseball season

The 2002 Major League Baseball season finished with two wild-card teams contesting the World Series; the Anaheim Angels defeated the San Francisco Giants in seven games for the World Series championship. It was the first title in Angels team history. This was the first season for MLB.tv.

Standings

American League

National League

Postseason

Bracket

Statistical leaders Batting Team Statistic American League National League Runs scored New York Yankees 897 Arizona Diamondbacks 819 Hits Anaheim Angels 1603 Colorado Rockies 1508 Home runs Texas Rangers 230 Chicago Cubs 200 Batting average Anaheim Angels .282 Colorado Rockies .274 Stolen bases Kansas City Royals 140 Florida Marlins 177

Individual Statistic American League National League Batting average Manny Ramírez (Boston) .349 Barry Bonds (San Francisco) .370 Runs scored Alfonso Soriano (New York Yankees) 128 Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs) 122 Hits Alfonso Soriano (New York Yankees) 209 Vladimir Guerrero (Montreal) 206 Home runs Alex Rodriguez (Texas) 57 Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs) 49 Runs batted in Alex Rodriguez (Texas) 142 Lance Berkman (Houston) 128 Stolen bases Alfonso Soriano (New York Yankees) 41 Luis Castillo (Florida) 48

Pitching Team Statistic American League National League Runs allowed Anaheim Angels 644 Atlanta Braves 565 Earned run average Oakland Athletics 3.68 Atlanta Braves 3.13 Hits allowed Boston Red Sox 1339 Atlanta Braves 1302 Home runs allowed Oakland Athletics 135 San Francisco Giants 116 Strikeouts Boston Red Sox 1157 Chicago Cubs 1333

Individual Statistic American League National League Earned run average Pedro Martínez (Boston) 2.26 Randy Johnson (Arizona) 2.32 Wins Barry Zito (Oakland) 23 Randy Johnson (Arizona) 24 Saves Eddie Guardado (Minnesota) 45 John Smoltz (Atlanta) 55 Strikeouts Pedro Martínez (Boston) 239 Randy Johnson (Arizona) 334

Managers American League Team Manager CommentsAnaheim Angels Mike SciosciaWon the World Series Baltimore Orioles Mike HargroveBoston Red SoxGrady Little Chicago White SoxJerry Manuel Cleveland Indians Charlie Manuel Replaced during the season by Joel SkinnerDetroit Tigers Phil Garner Replaced during the season by Luis PujolsKansas City Royals Tony Muser John Mizerock served as interim manager for 13 games prior to being replaced by Tony PeñaMinnesota Twins Ron Gardenhire New York Yankees Joe Torre Oakland Athletics Art Howe 20-game win streak from August 13 to September 4Seattle Mariners Lou Piniella Tampa Bay Devil Rays Hal McRaeTexas Rangers Jerry NarronToronto Blue Jays Buck Martinez Replaced during the season by Carlos Tosca

National League Team Manager CommentsArizona Diamondbacks Bob BrenlyAtlanta Braves Bobby CoxChicago Cubs Don BaylorReplaced during the season by Bruce KimmCincinnati Reds Bob Boone Colorado Rockies Buddy BellReplaced during the season by Clint HurdleFlorida Marlins Jeff Torborg Houston Astros Jimy WilliamsLos Angeles Dodgers Jim TracyMilwaukee Brewers± Davey LopesReplaced during the season by Jerry RoysterMontreal Expos Frank RobinsonNew York Mets Bobby ValentinePhiladelphia Phillies Larry BowaPittsburgh Pirates Lloyd McClendonSt. Louis Cardinals Tony LaRussa San Diego Padres Bruce BochySan Francisco Giants Dusty BakerWon the National League pennant ±hosted the MLB All Star Game

Milestones Batters Barry Bonds (SF): Became the fourth player in Major League history to hit 600 home runs in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 9.

Awards Baseball Writers' Association of America AwardsBBWAA AwardNational LeagueAmerican LeagueRookie of the YearJason Jennings (COL)Eric Hinske (TOR)Cy Young AwardRandy Johnson (AZ)Barry Zito (OAK)Manager of the YearTony La Russa (STL)Mike Scioscia (ANA)Most Valuable PlayerBarry Bonds (SF)Miguel Tejada (OAK)Gold Glove AwardsPositionNational LeagueAmerican LeaguePitcherGreg Maddux (ATL)Kenny Rogers (TEX)CatcherBrad Ausmus (HOU)Bengie Molina (ANA)1st BaseTodd Helton (COL)John Olerud (SEA)2nd BaseFernando Viña (STL)Bret Boone (SEA)3rd BaseScott Rolen (STL)/(PHI)Eric Chavez (OAK)ShortstopÉdgar Rentería (STL)Alex Rodriguez (TEX)OutfieldJim Edmonds (STL)Andruw Jones (ATL)Larry Walker (COL)Darin Erstad (ANA)Torii Hunter (MIN)Ichiro Suzuki (SEA)Silver Slugger AwardsPositionNational LeagueAmerican LeaguePitcher/Designated HitterMike Hampton (ATL) Manny Ramirez (BOS)CatcherMike Piazza (NYM)Jorge Posada (NYY)1st BaseTodd Helton (COL)Jason Giambi (NYY)2nd BaseJeff Kent (SF)Alfonso Soriano (NYY)3rd BaseScott Rolen (STL)/(PHI)Eric Chavez (OAK)ShortstopÉdgar Rentería (STL)Alex Rodriguez (TEX)OutfieldBarry Bonds (SF)Vladimir Guerrero (MON)Sammy Sosa (CHC)Garret Anderson (ANA)Magglio Ordóñez (CWS)Bernie Williams (NYY)

Other awards Outstanding Designated Hitter Award: Ellis Burks (CLE) Hank Aaron Award: Alex Rodriguez (TEX), American); Barry Bonds (SF), National). Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Jim Thome (CLE). Rolaids Relief Man Award: Billy Koch (OAK, American); John Smoltz (ATL, National). Warren Spahn Award (Best left-handed pitcher): Randy Johnson (AZ)

Player of the Month Month American League National League April Torii Hunter Vladimir Guerrero May Jason Giambi Todd Helton June Paul Konerko Jeff Kent July Alex Rodriguez Larry Walker August Alex Rodriguez Barry Bonds September Manny Ramirez Brian Jordan

Pitcher of the Month Month American League National League April Derek Lowe Randy Johnson May Bartolo Colón Curt Schilling June Mark Mulder Éric Gagné July Pedro Martínez Curt Schilling August Cory Lidle Roy Oswalt September Andy Pettitte Randy Johnson

Rookie of the Month Month American League National League April Carlos Peña Kaz Ishii May Ryan Drese Austin Kearns June Eric Hinske Jason Simontacchi July Rodrigo López Kirk Saarloos August Josh Phelps Jason Jennings September Josh Phelps Endy Chávez

Home field attendance and payroll Team nameWinsHome attendanceEst. payrollSeattle Mariners93 −19.8%3,542,9381.0%43,740$80,282,6687.4%New York Yankees1038.4%3,465,8076.2%43,323$125,928,58311.7%San Francisco Giants955.6%3,253,203 −1.8%40,163$78,299,83523.7%Arizona Diamondbacks986.5%3,198,97716.9%39,494$102,819,99920.8%Los Angeles Dodgers927.0%3,131,2553.8%38,657$94,850,953 −13.1%St. Louis Cardinals974.3%3,011,756 −3.1%37,182$74,660,875 −5.9%New York Mets75 −8.5%2,804,8385.5%34,628$94,633,5931.6%Colorado Rockies730.0%2,737,838 −13.5%33,800$56,851,043 −20.5%Chicago Cubs67 −23.9%2,693,096 −3.1%33,248$75,690,83317.0%Baltimore Orioles676.3%2,682,439 −13.3%33,117$64,493,487 −13.2%Boston Red Sox9313.4%2,650,8621.0%32,727$108,366,060 −1.5%Cleveland Indians74 −18.7%2,616,940 −17.6%32,308$78,909,449 −15.5%Atlanta Braves10114.8%2,603,484 −7.8%32,142$93,470,3671.7%Houston Astros84 −9.7%2,517,357 −13.3%31,078$63,448,4174.7%Texas Rangers72 −1.4%2,352,397 −16.9%29,042$105,726,12219.3%Anaheim Angels9932.0%2,305,54715.2%28,464$61,721,66729.3%San Diego Padres66 −16.5%2,220,601 −6.6%27,415$41,425,0005.7%Oakland Athletics1031.0%2,169,8111.7%26,788$40,004,16718.3%Milwaukee Brewers56 −17.6%1,969,153 −29.9%24,311$50,287,83314.6%Minnesota Twins9410.6%1,924,4737.9%23,759$40,425,00067.5%Cincinnati Reds7818.2%1,855,787 −1.3%22,911$45,050,390 −8.0%Pittsburgh Pirates7216.1%1,784,988 −27.6%22,312$42,323,599 −26.7%Chicago White Sox81 −2.4%1,676,911 −5.1%20,703$57,052,833 −13.1%Toronto Blue Jays78 −2.5%1,637,900 −14.5%20,221$76,864,3330.0%Philadelphia Phillies80 −7.0%1,618,467 −9.2%20,231$57,954,99939.1%Detroit Tigers55 −16.7%1,503,623 −21.7%18,795$55,048,0003.1%Kansas City Royals62 −4.6%1,323,036 −13.9%16,334$47,257,00033.4%Tampa Bay Devil Rays55 −11.3%1,065,742 −17.9%13,157$34,380,000 −39.7%Florida Marlins793.9%813,118 −35.5%10,038$41,979,91717.4%Montreal Expos8322.1%812,04526.3%10,025$38,670,50010.0%

Television coverage This was the second season that national television coverage was split between ESPN and Fox Sports. ESPN and ESPN2 aired selected weeknight and Sunday night games, and selected Division Series playoff games. Fox televised Saturday baseball, the All-Star Game, selected Division Series games, both League Championship Series, and the World Series.

The Thursday night national broadcast that had moved from Fox Sports Net to Fox Family for 2000 was discontinued after Disney purchased Fox Family and rebranded it as ABC Family. As part of the deal, ABC Family's now-corporate sibling ESPN was given the broadcast rights that had previously belonged to Fox Family and FX; the postseason games that Fox Family had been airing continued to air on ABC Family for the 2002 season, after which they were moved to ESPN for the remainder of the contract.

See also 2002 Nippon Professional Baseball season

References 2002 Major League Baseball standings

External links 2002 Major League Baseball season schedule at Baseball Reference