Garrett Charles Stephenson (born January 2, 1972), played eight seasons in the majors, from 1996–2003. He is known for his role in the book “3 Nights In August”, as the pitcher, and loser for the Cardinals in Game One.
Injury
Stephenson suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in Game 3 of the 2000 National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. The injury led to him having Tommy John surgery and missing the entire 2001 season.
Statistics as a Cardinal
- 31-30 record
- 4.56 ERA
- 94 games
- 505 innings pitched
- 514 hits allowed
- 357 strikeouts
- 177 base on balls