Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during the firstinning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on May 15, 2021 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Adam Wainwright has been dominant in his age-39 season and it’s put him in conversation as best pitcher in St Louis Cardinals history.
When the St. Louis Cardinals re-signed Adam Wainwright this winter, they knew he could still be an impact pitcher. Their one-year, $8 million commitment underscored that confidence and his 3.15 ERA in his age-38 season last year was a large reason for that.