ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright is trading in the birds on the bat for a suit and tie.
On Thursday, Fox Sports announced Wainwright would be joining the network as a full time analyst for its baseball coverage. As part of the multi-year deal, Wainwright will call regular season games, including the 2024 MLB World Tour: London Series in June.
“His connection not only to fans in St. Louis but really across the entire sport is what makes him a perfect fit at FOX Sports," FOX Sports President of Production & Operations/Executive Producer Brad Zager said in a press release. "As he transitions to the next phase of his career, we are looking forward to him entertaining and educating viewers from the booth all season long.”
Wainwright is no stranger to the broadcast booth. He joined Fox's postseason coverage in 2020, 2021 and 2023 alongside former teammate AJ Pierzynski and play-by-play announcer Adam Amin.
Wainwright said he is looking forward to brininging the expertise ammassed over a 19-year career to the broadcast and hopes to show them baseball in a new way.
“I love the game of baseball, and I really enjoy talking about the chess match that goes on between the pitcher and the hitter," he said in the press release. "Hopefully, my experience on the field will allow me the opportunity to share the game I love in a unique and deep way, bringing viewers closer to the game.”
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