The big 12-6. The ole’ Uncle Charlie. The big knee buckler. Don’t worry I hate me too. Adam Wainwright will forever be known for his signature pitch that has remained his strength from the beginning of his career when he worked his way to closer’s role, to now, when his role is more or less undefined with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019.
2018 was a tumultuous year for Wainwright as he only made 8 total starts while dealing with injuries and problems for most of the year. From spring training on, the thoughts in the back of everyone’s minds were, “is this the last year for Waino?