With four RBI against Colorado on September 20, Wainwright increased his season total to 18, the highest total for all pitchers in the designated hitter era – since 1973 – and the most since Ferguson Jenkins drove in 20 for the Cubs in 1971.
With four RBI against Colorado on September 20th, Wainwright's season total reached 18, surpassing all pitchers in the designated hitter era (since 1973) and matching the highest total since Ferguson Jenkins drove in 20 for the Cubs in 1971.