Adam Wainwright
MLB StarProfessional Baseball Pitcher / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series Champion
Born: August 30, 1981 | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 235 lb
Right-handed pitcher
Two-time World Series champion
Pro Tip: Adam Wainwright is one of the most consistent starting pitchers in Cardinals history, known for his curveball and leadership.
Career Highlights
1World Series Championships
Won World Series in 2006 and 2011 with the Cardinals.
Helped close out 2006 World Series as closer
2All-Star Appearances
Selected to 3 All-Star Games (2010, 2013, 2014)
Finished top 3 in Cy Young voting four times
3Career Statistics
Over 2,000 career strikeouts
200+ wins as a starting pitcher
4Signature Pitch
Famous for his 12-6 curveball
One of the best breaking balls in baseball
5Postseason Success
Excellent 2.83 ERA in postseason
Key contributor to multiple playoff runs
Pro Tip: Wainwright's durability and consistency made him a franchise cornerstone for the Cardinals for nearly two decades.
Personal Achievements
1Gold Glove Awards
Won 2 Gold Gloves (2009, 2013)
Excellent fielding pitcher
2Silver Slugger
Won Silver Slugger in 2017
One of best hitting pitchers of his era
3Roberto Clemente Award
2020 Roberto Clemente Award winner
For character and community involvement
Career Milestones
1MLB Debut
Made debut on September 11, 2005
Originally drafted by Braves organization
2200 Inning Seasons
7 seasons with 200+ innings pitched
Model of durability and consistency
3Final Season
Announced 2023 as final season
Played entire career with Cardinals
4Career Earnings
Over $130 million in career earnings
Among highest-paid Cardinals players
Pro Tip: Wainwright's leadership and clubhouse presence were as valuable as his on-field performance throughout his career.