Tim Wakefield, a two-time World Series champion who was known for his use of the knuckleball, has died at the age of 57.
Wakefield’s death was confirmed by the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, in a statement which read: ‘Our hearts are broken with the loss of Tim Wakefield.
‘Wake embodied true goodness; a devoted husband, father, and teammate, beloved broadcaster, and the ultimate community leader. He gave so much to the game and all of Red Sox Nation.
‘Our deepest love and thoughts are with Stacy, Trevor, Brianna, and the Wakefield family.’
Who was Tim Wakefield?
Timothy Stephen Wakefield was an American professional baseball knuckleball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Wakefield began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates but is most remembered for his 17-year tenure with the Boston Red Sox, from 1995 until his retirement in 2012 as the longest-serving player on the team.
When he retired, Wakefield was the oldest active player in the major leagues.
Wakefield won his 200th career game on September 13, 2011, and he ranks third in career wins in Red Sox franchise history (186), behind Cy Young and Roger Clemens.
He is second in all-time wins at Fenway Park with 97, behind Clemens’s 100, and is the all-time leader in innings pitched by a Red Sox pitcher, with 3,006, having surpassed Clemens’s total of 2,777 on June 8, 2010.
Wakefield was an All-Star in 2009 and he won the Roberto Clemente Award in 2010.
Tim Wakefield Biography
Tim Wakefield was born in Melbourne, Florida, on August 2, 1966. He attended Eau Gallie High School and then attended Florida Institute of Technology, where he played college baseball for the Florida Tech Panthers.
At Florida Tech, he was named the Panthers’ team most valuable player as a first baseman in his sophomore and junior years.
He set a single-season Panthers record with 22 home runs, as well as the career home run record at 40. In 2006, his uniform number, No. 3, was retired by the college.
Tim Wakefield Age
Wakefield was born on August 2, 1966, and died on October 1, 2023 (aged 57)
Tim Wakefield Wife
Tim Wakefield was married to Stacy Stover, Wakefield met his wife, Stacy, in Massachusetts. They married on November 9, 2002.
Tim Wakefield Children
Wakefield had two children with his wife Stacy Stover.
Their two children are Trevor Wakefield(b. 2004) and Brianna Grace Wakefield (b. 2005).
Tim Wakefield Parents
Tim was born on August 2, 1966, to Steve Wakefield in Melbourne, Florida; his mother’s identity has not yet been made public.
Tim Wakefield Siblings
Wakefield has never shared any information regarding his siblings hence we can’t state whether or not he’s the only child of his parents.
Tim Wakefield Family
Father: Steve Wakefield.
Mother: Not Known.
Siblings: Not Known
Wife: Stacy Stover.
Children: Trevor Wakefield and Brianna Grace Wakefield.
Tim Wakefield Net Worth
Tim Wakefield was an American professional baseball player who had a net worth of $20 million at the time of his death.
Tim Wakefield Cause of Death
Wakefield died of brain cancer on October 1, 2023, at the age of 57.
Following the news of his death on Sunday, tributes immediately poured in for the 2009 All-Star, with one Red Sox fan writing: ‘I’m broken.’
Another noted: ‘Every complimentary word you’ve heard about Tim Wakefield, take that and multiply it by a million. It’s all true. Genuinely one of the kindest, most selfless, caring and giving people I’ve ever met. I’m heartbroken. All the love and condolences to his family. Rest in power, 49.’
A statement was also issued by Boston Red Sox owner John W. Henry, who said: ‘Tim’s kindness and indomitable spirit were as legendary as his knuckleball.
‘He not only captivated us on the field but was the rare athlete whose legacy extended beyond the record books to the countless lives he touched with his warmth and genuine spirit.
‘He had a remarkable ability to uplift, inspire, and connect with others in a way that showed us the true definition of greatness. He embodied the very best of what it means to be a member of the Boston Red Sox and his loss is felt deeply by all of us.
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