Adam Wainwright
43-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Stats
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Rest of Season
Announces retirement
Wainwright officially announced his retirement Sunday, Bally Sports Midwest reports.
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The 42-year-old righty was able to go out on a high note, winning his 200th career game in his final start of the year Sept. 18 against the Brewers. He sails off into the sunset with a career 3.53 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 2,202 strikeouts in 2,668.1 career innings.
The 42-year-old righty was able to go out on a high note, winning his 200th career game in his final start of the year Sept. 18 against the Brewers. He sails off into the sunset with a career 3.53 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 2,202 strikeouts in 2,668.1 career innings.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-1%
BAA vs LHP
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BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .291 | 86 | 67 | 156 | 14 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .293 | 112 | 28 | 187 | 22 | |||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2023vs Left | .350 | 25 | 29 | 70 | 9 | |||
2023vs Right | .340 | 30 | 12 | 81 | 11 | |||
2022vs Left | .256 | 61 | 38 | 86 | 5 | |||
2022vs Right | .265 | 82 | 16 | 106 | 11 | |||
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-31%
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ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2022Home | 4.18 | 1.42 | 165.2 | 6.5 | 2.7 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 6.02 | 1.59 | 127.0 | 5.6 | 3.3 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | 6.67 | 1.89 | 54.0 | 4.8 | 3.8 | ||||
2023Away | 8.23 | 1.91 | 47.0 | 5.0 | 3.4 | ||||
2022Home | 2.98 | 1.20 | 111.2 | 7.3 | 2.1 | ||||
2022Away | 4.73 | 1.40 | 80.0 | 6.0 | 3.2 | ||||
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It was widely assumed Wainwright would join fellow Cardinals legends Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina in retirement, but the right-hander instead opted to return for an eighteenth and final season. Wainwright delivered another strong season in 2022 with a 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 143:54 K:BB across 191.2 innings. His average fastball velocity dropped below 89 mph for the first time in his big-league career, and the 17.8 percent strikeout rate also dropped more than three percentage points from the previous campaign. Wainwright has figured out how to pitch effectively despite the impact of father time, though his reduced strikeout rate limits his fantasy appeal. The departure of Molina could have some effect, especially depending on who takes over behind the plate, and there's always inherent risk when it comes to a 41-year-old pitcher.
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Won't pitch again
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol confirmed Tuesday that Wainwright (back/shoulder) will not pitch again this season, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Won't start this weekend
Wainwright will not make his next scheduled start this weekend in San Diego, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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Earns 200th win
Wainwright (5-11) earned the win Monday, allowing four hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings in the Cardinals' 1-0 victory over the Brewers. He struck out three.
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Bounce-back effort in Baltimore
Wainwright improved to 4-11 on the season in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Orioles, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out three.
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Serves up four homers Thursday
Wainwright (3-11) took the loss against Atlanta on Thursday, allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings.
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Win No. 200 could be last start
During an interview on MLB Network on Wednesday, Wainwright didn't commit to making another start after he secured the 200th win of his career Tuesday versus the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
The Cardinals have already announced the 42-year-old won't be making his next turn through the rotation this weekend in San Diego, and that could be taken a step further after reaching the career milestone Tuesday. Wainwright has endured a difficult campaign with a 7.40 ERA in 21 starts, so sending him out on a high note seems like a prudent decision. The right-hander also teased the possibility receiving an at-bat -- he has 10 career home runs -- which would provide an opportunity for one final ovation without having to take the mound.
The Cardinals have already announced the 42-year-old won't be making his next turn through the rotation this weekend in San Diego, and that could be taken a step further after reaching the career milestone Tuesday. Wainwright has endured a difficult campaign with a 7.40 ERA in 21 starts, so sending him out on a high note seems like a prudent decision. The right-hander also teased the possibility receiving an at-bat -- he has 10 career home runs -- which would provide an opportunity for one final ovation without having to take the mound.