Adam Wainwright is a former professional baseball pitcher, best known for his long and successful career with the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on August 30, 1981, in Brunswick, Georgia, he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the 2000 MLB Draft before being traded to the Cardinals in 2003. Wainwright made his MLB debut in 2005 and soon became a cornerstone of the Cardinals' pitching staff, helping the team secure World Series championships in 2006 and 2011. Renowned for his curveball and competitive spirit, Wainwright was a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove Award winner. After retiring as a player in 2023, he has remained involved in baseball and various philanthropic efforts.