Adam Wainwright Will Go Down as 1 of the Best Cardinals Pitchers Ever

The St. Louis Cardinals and SP Adam Wainwright have agreed on a 1y/$15+M extension for 2022 in what will likely be the 3x All-Star’s last MLB season. The veteran has spent his entire career in St. Louis, winning two Gold Glove Awards, one Silver Slugger Award, and the 2006 World Series. Despite turning 40 years old earlier in 2021, Waino has helped the Cardinals significantly in their late playoff push as he’s done time and time again throughout his illustrious career.

UPDATE: St. Louis #Cardinals and SP Adam Wainwright have agreed on a 1y/$15+M extension for 2022 in what will likely be the 3x All-Star's last MLB season pic.twitter.com/Qf57ncqZKC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 1, 2021

INTERESTING FACTS

Ranks in STL history: 1st in season K/BB ratio (6.26), 2nd in career Ks (2,004), 3rd in career Wins (184) & K/BB ratio (3.13)
Ranks in STL history: 4th in career GS (358), 5th in career K/9 (7.6), 6th in career IP (2,375.2) & GP (425)
2022 will be Wainwright’s 17th season with the St. Louis Cardinals, having made his debut with them in 2005
The Cardinals capped off a 17-game win streak earlier in the week, helping them clinch the NL Wild Card

MAIN TAKEAWAY

ADAM WAINWRIGHT WILL GO DOWN AS 1 OF THE BEST CARDINALS PITCHERS EVER

Over the last fifteen years, Adam Wainwright has built a legacy in St. Louis that cannot be overlooked. Cardinals fans have come to expect brilliant pitching performances and a lethal curveball every five days. Wainwright has led the Cardinals to several deep postseason runs, and he and the city of St. Louis are hoping he has at least one more left in him with 2022 likely being his last season. Once he officially hangs up his cleats, he’ll go down as one of the best Cardinals Pitchers to ever wear the uniform.

BEST HIGHLIGHTS

Wainwright is a STL legend

Adam Wainwright's ranks in St. Louis #Cardinals history:
- 1st in season K/BB ratio (6.26)
- 2nd in career Ks (2,004)
- 3rd in career Wins (184) & K/BB ratio (3.13)
- 4th in career GS (358)
- 5th in career K/9 (7.6)
- 6th in career IP (2,375.2) & GP (425)pic.twitter.com/iDDTwU18Ue
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 1, 2021