Tim Wakefield
Tim Wakefield is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
Fast Facts
- Full name: Timothy Stephen Wakefield
- Born: July 02, 1966
- Birthplace: Melbourne, Florida
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Position: Pitcher
- College: Florida Institute of Technology
- Draft year: 1988
Early Life
Timothy Stephen Wakefield was born in Melbourne, Florida on August 2, 1966. He attended college at the Florida Institute of Technology. In 1988, Wakefield was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball draft.1
Pro Career
Wakefield made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 31, 1992. In his first season with the Pirates, he appeared in 13 games and compiled a record of eight wins and one loss, with an ERA of 2.15. In 1995, Wakefield signed as a free agent with the Boston Red Sox. In 2007, Wakefield earned 17 wins while pitching in 31 games for the Red Sox.2
Knuckleball Specialist
The key to Wakefield's success and longevity in the sport is his use of the knuckleball. The knuckleball is a softly thrown, deceptive pitch which appears to flutter unpredictably when it crosses the plate, making it difficult to hit.3
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