Longtime Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield died Sunday morning at age 57.
He was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, though it was revealed to the public without his permission on Tuesday by former teammate Curt Schilling.
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 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
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 Cause of death
No cause of Tim’s tragic death has been given yet, but his passing comes just days after his former teammate Curt Schilling revealed he was reportedly battling “a very serious, very aggressive form of brain cancer,” on an episode of his podcast.
The announcement was seemingly against Tim’s family’s wishes. “I don’t even know if he wants it shared, but I’ve seen prayer work and so I’m going to talk about it,” he said on the episode.
Shortly after Curt’s podcast episode aired, he received a lot of backlash from some people involved in the MLB world, including Boston Red Sox coach Jason Varitek‘s wife, Catherine.
The Red Sox also condemned Curt. “Health is a deeply personal matter they intended to keep private as they navigate treatment and work to tackle this disease,” the team said.
Despite the mixed reactions to Curt’s comments, the alleged news was shocking to many of Tim’s fans, and his death is sure to leave a lasting mark on the sport of baseball.
His epic moments on the field over the years include winning 200 games and retiring with a 4.41 ERA. He also struck out over 2,100 batters and earned a trip to the All-Star Game in 2009.
His World Series wins happened in 2004 and 2007, and he was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame after retiring in 2011.
Tim is survived by his wife, Stacy Stover, whom he married in 2002, and their two children, Trevor, 19, and Brianna, 17.
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.
Career Earnings
During his MLB Career Tim Wakefield earned a bit more than $55 million in salary alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Tim Wakefield worth?
Tim Wakefield’s net worth is estimated to be $20 Million.
How old is Tim Wakefield?
Tim Wakefield was born on August 2, 1966, and died on October 1, 2023 at age 57 years old.
How tall is Tim Wakefield?
Tim Wakefield’ height is 1.88 m, which is equal to 6 ft 2 in.
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