Tim Wakefield

Timothy Stephen Wakefield (born August 2, 1966) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Wakefield began his pitching career in 1988 after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and played the majority of his career with the Boston Red Sox. He is one of 76 pitchers to have won at least 200 games in his career.

Wakefield retired after the 2011 season, at the age of 45. He departed with the second-highest tenure of any member in one of the most storied franchises in baseball history.

Wakefield is known for his signature knuckleball, which he mastered over the course of his professional career. The knuckleball is a highly unpredictable pitch that can be difficult for batters to hit and catchers to receive.

Wakefield received several notable awards and honors during his career. He was named an All-Star in 2009 and received the Roberto Clemente Award in 2010 for his humanitarian efforts.

Since retiring from baseball, Wakefield has remained involved in the Red Sox organization. He has worked as a television commentator for Red Sox games and has also been involved in charitable and community endeavors.