7 Baseball Players who Played for Cardinals and Red Sox
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the St Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Cardinals and Red Sox.
John Lackey
John Lackey, a right-handed pitcher, carved out a strong MLB career from 2002 to 2017, primarily with the Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. Over his career, Lackey recorded 188 wins with a 3.92 ERA and 2294 strikeouts.
He was an All-Star in 2007 (Angels) and was known for his tough, competitive approach on the mound. Lackey achieved rare success in the postseason, winning World Series titles with the Angels (2002), Red Sox (2013), and Cubs (2016).
In fact, he became the first pitcher in history to start and win the clinching game of a World Series as a rookie with the Angels in 2002.
Joe Kelly
Joe Kelly is best known for his flamethrowing ability and versatility on the mound. He made his MLB debut in 2012 with the St. Louis Cardinals and has since played for the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox.
As of the 2022 season, Kelly has a career ERA of around 4.00, but has had several standout seasons, including his 2013 campaign with the Cardinals and his 2020 season with the Dodgers. He’s been particularly effective in the postseason, where his fastball and mix of breaking pitches have often proved lethal.
In 2018, he played a crucial role in the Red Sox’s World Series victory over the Dodgers, and in 2020 he won another World Series, this time with the Dodgers.
Jeff Suppan
Jeff Suppan played for 7 different teams (Royals, Cardinals, Red Sox, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Pirates, Padres) over his 17-year career. Suppan was known for his consistent performance on the mound, amassing over 140 wins in his career.
His most successful stint came with the Cardinals, where he played a crucial role in their 2006 World Series run, earning the NLCS MVP for his stellar performance.
Despite not being a big strikeout pitcher, Suppan was a dependable arm in the rotation, providing valuable innings for his teams over a lengthy career.
Jamie Moyer
Jamie Moyer was a steady pitcher in baseball for an impressive stretch from 1986 to 2012. He made a name for himself with teams like the Mariners and Phillies, but also had stops with the Cubs, Orioles, Rangers, Rockies, Cardinals and Red Sox.
Over his career, he snagged over 260 wins, proving that you don’t need a blazing fastball to get the job done. Moyer was an All-Star once and was also a big part of the Phillies’ World Series win in 2008.
What’s really cool about him is that he pitched in the majors until he was 49, which is just amazing.
Jon Lester
Jon Lester was a powerhouse pitcher in baseball from 2006 until 2021. He’s thrown for the Red Sox, Cubs, Nationals, Cardinals and Athletics. Lester was a part of the Red Sox’s World Series wins in ’07 and ’13, and also helped the Cubs break their 108-year championship drought in 2016.
He finished his career with exactly 200 wins and struck out more than 2,400 batters. Lester was also a 5-time All-Star and NLCS MVP.
Heathcliff Slocumb
You may remember Heathcliff Slocumb as a relief pitcher with the Phillies and Red Sox in the 90s, but he was a bit of a journeyman playing for 8 teams over the course of 10 years. (Cubs, Phillies, Cardinals, Red Sox, Mariners, Padres, Indians (now Guardians), Orioles)
He was a solid reliever with some good seasons and even an all-star appearance while with the Phillies in 1995.
However, he might be best known in baseball lore for being traded from the Red Sox to the Mariners in 1997 for Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek, a deal that later appeared very lopsided in Boston’s favor.
Orlando Cepeda
Orlando Cepeda, who played from 1958 to 1974, is most remembered for his time as a first baseman with the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals.
Cepeda’s prolific career included over 2300 hits, 379 home runs, and a robust .297 career batting average. Named the National League Rookie of the Year (Giants) in 1958 and MVP (Cardinals) in 1967, Cepeda was a seven-time All-Star (Giants, Cardinals).
Known for his power-hitting and steady glove at first base, Cepeda’s contributions were recognized with his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1999.
