Adam Wainwright always took pride in his hitting ability during his 18-year career as a pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals. In 744 career at-bats, Wainwright hit a very respectable (for a pitcher) .192 and swatted 10 home runs. Although the final seasons of his career coincided with the implementation of the designated hitter into the National League, the Cardinals acknowledged Wainwright's desire to hit again before he retired, and in the Cardinals' final series of the season, they allowed him to stroll to the plate on two occasions to take his hacks. Sadly, he grounded out and struck out in those appearances.
MLB The Show gives nod to the hitting chops of former Cardinals pitching star
