| Became a Cardinal Selected in the Rule 5 Draft, December 15, 2003
Contract status Signed through the 2005 season.
2005 Outlook Luna made his way to the opening day roster after an impressive spring training. A talented utility player who can play 2nd, SS and 3rd, even played a little centerfield last season. He could spend some time in Memphis this year and earn some frequent flyer miles, flying up and down the Mississippi River.
2004 Season Rule 5 Draft pick proved to be a valuable role player, appearing at five different positions for the club.
Played in 83 games, starting 37. Started 10 games at 2B,14 at SS, eight at 3B, four in LF and one in CF.
His best month came in May when he batted .308 in 12 games (8-26) with one HR and five RBI.
Was a .240 hitter vs. lefties (18-75) and hit .255 against RHP (25-98).
Hit his first Major League HR in his first at bat (2nd pitch) 4/8 vs. MIL, just the 6th player in Cards history to accomplish
the feat.
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