Adam Wainwright once started his career off as a relief pitcher who dabbled in the closer role for a time. Images of him hugging catcher Yadier Molina following the final out of the 2006 World Series are ingrained in the minds of every Cardinal fan from that era.
Wainwright's career transitioned to him being a starter, and he will go down in St. Louis Cardinals' history books as one of the best starters in franchise history. His career went out more with a whisper than a bang, but the 2023 season still held many memories for the long-time Cardinal.