St. Louis Cardinals fans may remember fondly Adam Wainwright's farewell at the end of the 2023 season. Though he had a dreadful season on the mound, he was able to lock in for his final start and magical 200th win of the season. However, his final Major League appearances were both as a pinch hitter. Wainwright, who homered on the very first pitch he ever saw, was one of the better-hitting pitchers during his career, even capturing a Silver Slugger award in 2017.
Waino always enjoyed hitting, asked manager Oliver Marmol to let him bat during his farewell weekend, and Marmol obliged twice.