Adam Wainwright
Contract: Signed though 2011, with club options for 2012 and 2013
- Height: 6-7
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Born: Aug 30, 1981
- Debut: September 11, 2005
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233.0 | 19 | 0 | 212 | 2.63 |
Newsbreakers
October 28, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Cardinals' hurler Adam Wainwright has been named the NL's most outstanding pitcher by the Major League Baseball Players Association. Wainwright was 19-8 with a 2.63 ERA this season.
Our View:
Waino was selected by his peers as the top pitcher in the NL, and this award is usually a good indication of who will win the Cy Young. It's a three-horse race in the NL, and now Wainwright looks to have a leg up on Tim Lincecum and teammate Chris Carpenter.
October 8, 2009
Adam Wainwright was absolutely dominant in game two of the NLDS on Thursday. The Cardinals' Cy Young candidate allowed just three hits in eight innings of one-run ball, but took a no-decision after the Cardinals allowed two runs in a ninth-inning meltdown. Los Angeles escaped with a 3-2 win, and heads into St. Louis with a 2-0 series lead.
Our View:
Waino did everything he could for the Cardinals to tie the series at 1-1, but in the end, the Cards defense and bullpen let him down. It would be a shame for such a good pitcher to have his season end in such a fashion.
October 2, 2009
Adam Wainwright gave up three earned runs on five hits over six innings in Friday's 12-6 loss to the Brewers at Busch Stadium. He had two walks and racked up eight strikeouts.
Our View:
The Cardinals had a lead when Wainright exited, so he was dealt a no-decision rather than a loss. He was unable to claim his 20th win, and remains at 19-8.
September 27, 2009
Adam Wainwright finally earned his league-leading 19th win of the season, and it coincided with the Cardinals first Central Division Championship since 2006. St. Louis clinched with a 6-3 win over the Rockies on Saturday.
Our View:
Wainwright tossed eight dominant innings, allowing just two earned runs on ten hits and a walk, while fanning 11. He's now 19-8 on the season with a 2.58 ERA and is being considered the favorite for the NL Cy Young. Since July 1st he leads all pitchers in wins, ERA and innings pitched and is second in strikeouts.
September 20, 2009
Adam Wainwright failed once again to pick up his 19th win on Sunday as the Cardinals fell to the Cubs by a score of 6-3. Wainwright went seven innings and allowed three runs on five hits while walking two and striking out 10.
Our View:
Waino wasn't quite as dominating as usual tonight, but he surely didn't hurt himself in the Cy Young race with this outing. The 10 K's will help his cause, and he still has a couple more chances to get to 20 wins this season.
September 15, 2009
Adam Wainwright was denied his major league leading 19th win on Tuesday night. He allowed just two runs on seven hits and a walk over seven innings, but the Cardinal offense went flat against Marlins lefty Sean West. Waino fanned eight, but was saddled with his eighth loss of the season after a 2-1 defeat.
Our View:
Waino is now 18-8 with a 2.59 ERA and is still very much in the conversation for NL Cy Young, but it's going to be tough to wrestle it away from current favorite Tim Lincecum. 19 wins certainly would have helped.
September 9, 2009
Adam Wainwright earned his Major League leading 18th win on Wednesday afternoon by pitching a gem against the Brewers.
Our View:
Waino blanked the Crew for seven innings, allowing just five hits and a walk while striking out six. He has now won his last six decisions and Wednesday's outing lowered his ERA to 2.59, keeping him in the Cy Young conversation.
September 4, 2009
Adam Wainwright may have picked up his 17th win on Friday, but his Cy Young chances took a big hit as he struggled through five innings against the Pirates. Wainwright allowed six runs on nine hits while walking two and striking out five in the Cardinals' 14-7 win.
Our View:
Waino is the league's first 17-game winner, but he needed to be nearly perfect down the stretch to hold off Giants' ace Tim Lincecum and teammate Chris Carpenter for the award. On the bright side, the Cards showed that they can still win games when their pitchers don't have their best stuff, as the offense erupted for 14 runs.
August 30, 2009
Adam Wainwright became the majors' first 16-game winner on Sunday when he shut down the Nationals for six innings. He scattered three hits and three walks, allowing just one run and struck out seven.
Our View:
Wainwright's streak is an impressive one. He's strung together 26 straight starts of six or more innings and now has 13 straight outings where he allowed two earned runs or less. His 2.47 ERA is third best in the league.
August 25, 2009
Adam Wainwright absolutely carved up the Astros on Tuesday as the Cardinals won the game 1-0. Wainwright went eight scoreless innings and allowed three hits while striking out five and not walking a batter.
Our View:
This is starting to become a typical performance for Waino, and that speaks to how good he has been. He leads the NL with 15 wins, and his ERA is an outrageous 2.50. He continues to make his case for a Cy Young award every time out.
August 20, 2009
Adam Wainwright was outstading again on Wednesday as the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers by a score of 3-2. Wainwright went seven innings and allowed two runs on four hits while walking one and striking out three.
Our View:
Wainwright was pretty much untouchable until the seventh, when he allowed solo shots to Andre Ethier and Casey Blake. He has 14 wins this season, and his ERA is down to 2.61, making him a realistic Cy Young candidate.
August 14, 2009
Adam Wainwright improved to a major league leading 14-7 on Friday night, tossing seven scoreless innings against the Padres, as the Cardinals won 9-2 at home. He also added his fifth career home run.
Our View:
Wainwright probably doesn't have a chance to beat out Tim Lincecum for the National League Cy Young award this season, but should definitely be in the top two or three in the voting. The lanky righty is 14-7 with a 2.62 ERA and 149 strikeouts in 172 innings pitched. He is in the top five in the NL in every one of those categories.
August 8, 2009
Adam Wainwright continued his dominance of National League hitters on Saturday. He allowed just one run on seven hits over 6.2 innings and did not walk a batter. He earned his league-leading 13th win and struck out six Pirates en route to a 5-3 Cardinal win.
Our View:
Since July 1st Waino has been virtually untouchable. He is 5-2 with a 1.35 ERA over and hasn't allowed more than two runs in any game over that stretch. He has surprised a lot of people this season and is putting together a campaign that now make him a dark horse candidate for the Cy Young.
August 2, 2009
Adam Wainwright has another stellar start on Sunday, but the Cardinal hurler took a tough luck loss. He allowed just two runs on eight hits over seven innings in a game mostly devoid of offense that the Astros won 2-0.
Our View:
Wainwright struck out five and did not walk a batter. He fell to 12-7 on the season, but racked up his eighth consecutive quality start.
July 28, 2009
Adam Wainwright outdueled Dodgers' ace Chad Billingsly on Tuesday as the Cardinals routed LA by a score of 10-0. Wainwright went eight scoreless innings and allowed eight hits while walking one and striking out five.
Our View:
Waino is now 12-6 on the year, and he is turning into a dominant starter in this league. Fantasy owners should expect his hot play to continue all season, as the Cards look to be in for a tight race down the stretch.
July 23, 2009
Adam Wainwright only issued one earned run on eight hits over six innings in Thursday's 4-1 win at Washington. He had one walk and racked up seven strikeouts. The game was called in the seventh inning due to rain.
Our View:
It was another strong outing for Wainwright, and he collected his team-leading 11th win of the season. He has allowed two or less earned runs in each of his last six games, and has been a key reason why the Cardinals lead the NL Central standings.
July 18, 2009
Adam Wainwright was solid in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium, as he only gave up two earned runs on five hits over seven innings. He issued three walks but fired eight strikeouts.
Our View:
Wainwright pitched well, but had his two-game winning streak snapped due to a lack of scoring from his teammates. He continues to lead the Cardinals with 10 wins, a 3.01 ERA and 123 strikeouts, and should remain a rock-solid fantasy hurler.
July 13, 2009
Adam Wainwright is the major league leader in innings pitched at the All-Star break.
Our View:
His 130.1 edge Dan Haren and Kevin Millwood by a third of an inning. After struggling for consistency early in the season, Wainwright has failed to go at least seven innings just twice in his past 12 starts. He is 7-4 in that stretch, which also included back-to-back starts in which he threw over 120 pitches. He looks set for a monster second half.
July 12, 2009
Adam Wainwright broke off his third consecutive dominant start in the second half of Sunday's day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field. The dazzling young starter allowed just two runs on seven hits and three walks over eight innings. He struck out five Cubs and won his tenth game of the season.
Our View:
Waino is now 10-5 with a 3.04 ERA. Any All Star snub conversation has to include the Cardinals' Opening Day starter. He has now allowed just three runs over his last 25.1 innings (three starts) and is 2-0 over that stretch.
July 7, 2009
Adam Wainwright was dominant for the second straight start on Tuesday, striking out nine in 8.1 innings as the Cardinals blanked the Brewers 5-0.
Our View:
After struggling for consistency early in 2009, Wainwright has gone at least seven innings in five of his last six starts, and is near the top of the NL leaderboard in wins. He is also slowly creeping up the NL leaderboard in strikeouts.
July 1, 2009
Adam Wainwright had one of the best starts of his career on Wednesday, pitching nine innings, striking out 12 and allowing just one run, but still didn't get the win as the Cardinals needed extra innings to beat the Giants 2-1.
Our View:
It was Wainwirght's first complete game of the season. Through 114 innings, the tall righty is 8-5 with a 3.32 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 2009, and an upper tier fantasy starter.
June 26, 2009
Adam Wainwright allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits over seven innings in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Twins at Busch Stadium. He had four walks and five strikeouts.
Our View:
It was not a bad outing other than the four free passes, and Wainwright takes a loss due to poor run support from his teammates. He has eight wins this season, with a 3.51 ERA.
June 21, 2009
Adam Wainwright gave up five earned runs on eight hits over six innings in Sunday's 12-5 win at Kansas City. He had no walks and racked up eight strikeouts.
Our View:
Wainwright gave up five runs, but his teammates provided enough offensive support for him to claim his team-leading eighth win of the season. He has won in three straight starts.
June 16, 2009
Adam Wainwright pitched effectively in the Cardinals 11-2 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night, going seven innings and allowing only one earned run while striking out five.
Our View:
Wainwright has been somewhat inconsistent in 2009, while still maintaining a low ERA. He is not yet an elite fantasy option, but definitely a solid one who should be owned in every format.
June 10, 2009
Adam Wainwright allowed 11 hits and three walks, but limited the damage to just four runs in Wednesday's 13-4 win over the Marlins.
Our View:
Wainwright has allowed 21 hits in his last two road starts. He has gotten the decision in each of his last six starts and is an even 3-3 in that stretch. He has not pitched as well as expected this season, but he is still better than most.
June 5, 2009
Adam Wainwright allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits over six innings in Friday's 11-4 loss to the Rockies at Busch Stadium. He issued three walks and racked up eight strikeouts.
Our View:
Wainwright falls to 5-4 for the season. He has lost in each of his last two starts, and is 2-3 at home.
May 31, 2009
Adam Wainwright fell to 5-3 on Sunday, giving up four runs off 10 hits and two walks with three strikeouts in seven innings against the Giants.
Our View:
No need to worry about Wainwright. He didn't have his best stuff but remains a fine starter who's made it at least six innings in nine-straight starts.
May 26, 2009
Adam Wainwright was brilliant once again on Tuesday. He allowed just one run on five hits and two walks over seven innings and struck out nine in the Cardinals 8-1 win over the Brewers. He improved to 5-2 on the year.
Our View:
Wainwright has now allowed just three runs in his last 23.2 innings and has seen his ERA drop from 4.35 to 3.18 over that span. Since figuring out the mechanical flaw in his delivery he's been one of the best pitchers in baseball.
May 21, 2009
Adam Wainwright was masterful on Thursday as he held the Cubs to just one run on five hits and a walk over 8.2 innings. He fanned seven, earned his fourth win of the season and gave the Cards a three-game sweep of the rival Cubs with a 3-1 win.
Our View:
Since discovering and rectifying a mechanical flaw in his delivery, Wainwright has been brilliant. He's allowed just two runs over his last 16.2 innings and has struck out 14 against just three walks. He is one of the better pitchers in the NL when he's on, and it appears that he finally is. Fell free to start him every five days and reap the rewards.
May 16, 2009
Adam Wainwright made one bad pitch on Saturday and it cost him and the Cardinals the game. He allowed a solo home run to Corey Hart that stood up to be the difference in a 1-0 Brewers' win. Wainwright tossed eight innings allowing just the one run on two hits and two walks and struck out seven, but fell to 3-2 on the season.
Our View:
This was great, but unfortunate start for Waino. He dominated a loaded Milwaukee lineup and it looks like the mechanical flaw he found in his delivery has been remedied. Look for Wainwright to be dominant once again from here on out.
May 12, 2009
Adam Wainwright told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Monday that he has detected a flaw in his mechanics that has caused him to lose command and expend much more energy than usual. He indicated that the issue has to do with his arm slot being more vertical than previous years.
Our View:
Waino hasn't been bad this season, but he hasn't looked like the pitcher Cardinal fans and fantasy owners have come to know. Now we know why. If he has figured out a flaw, expect pitching coach Dave Duncan to get it fixed before his next start.
May 5, 2009
Adam Wainwright was delivered his first loss of the season, courtesy of a merciless Phillies' lineup. He allowed seven runs, including two homers, on nine hits and two walks over six innings as the Cardinals fell 10-7 to the Phillies.
Our View:
Waino had been very good this season up until Tuesday's start. The only part of his game he had struggled with in his first five starts was allowing too many free passes. Well, he remedied that on Tuesday with just two walks, but was shelled in the process. His ERA jumped from 2.76 to a now bloated 4.08.
April 29, 2009
Adam Wainwright improved to 3-0 with a 5-3 win over the Braves on Wednesday. He allowed seven hits, five walks, and two earned runs while striking out only two.
Our View:
It certainly wasn't a pretty win, but he got the W. His WHIP is up to 1.57, but he has managed to keep his ERA at just 2.76. His biggest concern is that he has walked 18 batters in 29.1 innings. Expect his control to come around and his numbers should be even stronger when it does.
April 24, 2009
Adam Wainwright didn't get the win on Friday, but he pitched well enough to. He allowed just one earned run on seven hits and one walk over seven innings and struck out six in the Cardinals' 4-3 win over the Cubs.
Our View:
Waino remains 2-0 on the season, but this was by far his most positive outing. The one walk stands out in particular. He had uncharacteristically struggled with his control in his previous three starts, but looked dominant tonight. He's also striking out about a batter per inning, well above his usual total.
April 16, 2009
Adam Wainwright improved to 2-0 on Thursday, giving up four runs off six hits and four walks while striking out six against the Cubs.
Our View:
Wainwright has struggled with his control thus far, having issued 12 walks in his first three starts, though he's still been mostly effective and has posted 17 strikeouts in 16.1 innings. He'll have to lead St. Louis' rotation with Chris Carpenter on the DL and remains a must-start fantasy pitcher at this point.
April 11, 2009
Adam Wainwright got the win in the Cardinals' 11-2 blowout of the Astros on Saturday. He scattered four hits and three walks over five innings and did not allow a run. He struck out four and is now 1-0 on the season.
Our View:
Fantasy owners will be happy with the win and the four Ks, but this marks the second straight time this season Wainwright has failed to finish six innings. He has been working his way out of jams, but is allowing far to many runners to reach base. In just 10.1 innings he has surrendered eight hits and eight walks.
April 6, 2009
Adam Wainwright went 5.1 innings in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Pirates. He gave up four hits and five walks, while striking out seven hitters and allowing two earned runs.
Our View:
Wainwright needed 94 pitches to get 16 outs against the Pirates. The walks are a concern, but he has traditionally exhibited very good control. He should be fine going forward, and we expect this to be one of his shorter outings of the season.
March 31, 2009
Adam Wainwright got his second win of the spring on Tuesday as he scattered seven hits over five innings. He allowed two earned runs and struck out four.
Our View:
Waino has had a pretty good spring, but it still hasn't been Adam Wainwright caliber. He will be the Cards Opening Day starter and is blossoming into one of the most effective young pitchers in the game. Look for him to step up his game considerably one the season kicks off. He is a quality option as a fantasy starter.
March 26, 2009
Cardinals hurler Adam Wainwright got 16 outs (5.1 innings) against the Mets, and eight were via the strikeout, as he also allowed two runs on five hits and four walks. St. Louis ultimately fell, 9-5.
Our View:
A mixed day for Wainwright, as the strikeouts are excellent, but nine base runners in 5.1 innings are too many. The four walks were one more than he had all spring up to this point.
March 20, 2009
Adam Wainwright pitched a solid five innings on Friday against Philadelphia, allowing two runs on eight hits. He was touched up once on a Ryan Howard solo homer in the second.
Our View:
Wainwright looked sharp in one of his longest spring outings to date. Though he has struggled a bit during exhibition play, he has not shown ill effects of the finger ligament injury that sidelined him for much of 2008.
March 14, 2009
Adam Wainwright allowed one earned run on six hits over five innings in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Braves in the Grapefruit League, with no walks and four strikeouts.
Our View:
He gave up six hits, but did not allow a walk and his four strikeouts were also favorable. This was a good outing overall, which he needed since he was 0-2 in his previous two starts.
March 8, 2009
Adam Wainwright struggled against the Marlins Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits in two and two-thirds innings. He is now 0-2 this spring.
Our View:
Today's struggles aside, Wainwright will enter this season as St. Louis' ace and should be a top pick among NL starters in all fantasy leagues.
March 2, 2009
Cardinal hurler Adam Wainwright stumbled in an exhibition match against the Rays on Monday. He allowed five hits, three runs (two earned) and a walk in only two innings.
Our View:
Wainwright should be fine. He seems fully recovered from last year's middle finger woes and is most likely experimenting with his pitches early on. Barring a surprise return to Cy Young form by Chris Carpenter, Wainwright is still the Cardinals' ace.
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