Adam Wainwright
American baseball pitcher and two-time All-Star
Born
August 30th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2000, played for the St. Louis Cardinals starting in 2005. Served as both a starting pitcher and closer throughout career. Achieved significant success, including contributions to the Cardinals' 2006 and 2011 World Series championships. Selected as an All-Star twice and earned a Gold Glove Award in 2009. Known for strong performances and longevity in Major League Baseball.
Contributed to St. Louis Cardinals' 2006 World Series championship
Contributed to St. Louis Cardinals' 2011 World Series championship
Selected as a two-time All-Star
Earned a Gold Glove Award in 2009
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