IP 2668.333
ERA 3.531
WHIP 1.242
BB/9 2.482
SO/9 7.427
  • Full name Adam Parrish Wainwright
  • Born 08/30/1981 in Brunswick, GA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Glynn Academy
  • Debut 09/11/2005
  • Drafted in the 1st round (29th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2000 (signed for $1,250,000).
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    Wainwright got off to a slow start this season after missing last summer and fall with a strained ligament in his pitching arm. He was soon up to 91-93 mph and added an 84 mph slider in addition to hitting a county-record .515. Long and lean at 6-foot-6, he projects well because he already repeats his delivery as well as any pitcher his age and size. His signability (Georgia Tech) is more in doubt.

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

Minor League Top Prospects

Top 100 Rankings

Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Control in the National League in 2014
  • Rated Best Curveball in the National League in 2014
  • Rated Best Control in the National League in 2013
  • Rated Best Curveball in the National League in 2013
  • Rated Best Curveball in the National League in 2010
  • Rated Best Curveball in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006
  • Rated Best Curveball in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2005
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Carolina League in 2002
  • Rated Best Pitching Prospect in the South Atlantic League in 2001

Scouting Reports

Career Transactions

  • RHP Adam Wainwright retired.
  • St. Louis Cardinals activated RHP Adam Wainwright from the 15-day injured list.
  • St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Adam Wainwright on the 15-day injured list. Right shoulder strain.
  • St. Louis Cardinals activated RHP Adam Wainwright from the 15-day injured list.
  • St. Louis Cardinals sent RHP Adam Wainwright on a rehab assignment to Memphis Redbirds.
  • St. Louis Cardinals sent RHP Adam Wainwright on a rehab assignment to Memphis Redbirds.
  • St. Louis Cardinals sent RHP Adam Wainwright on a rehab assignment to Springfield Cardinals.
  • St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Adam Wainwright on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 27, 2023. Groin injury.
  • United States activated RHP Adam Wainwright.

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