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St. Louis Cardinals: Bidding farewell to pitchers who hit

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 13: Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a one run single during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium on April 13, 2013 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

Pitchers will likely never step to the plate again, but we’ll always have the memories of St. Louis Cardinals pitchers of the past.

The designated hitter has been confirmed for the 2020 season, and it’s a logical conclusion that it will continue when seasons return to normal. And that’s a shame, because the St.