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Tim Wakefield - 10 things to know with detail
- Tim Wakefield is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for 19 seasons.
- He is best known for his signature pitch, the knuckleball, which he used throughout his career to great success.
- Wakefield played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1992-2001 before joining the Boston Red Sox in 2002, where he spent the rest of his career.
- He was a two-time All-Star, making the team in 2009 and 1995.
- Wakefield won two World Series championships with the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007.
- He holds the Red Sox record for most career wins as a pitcher with 186.
- Wakefield was known for his durability and consistency, pitching over 200 innings in a season six times.
- In addition to his success on the field, Wakefield was also known for his charitable work off the field, being actively involved in various community and philanthropic endeavors.
- He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2016.
- Wakefield retired from professional baseball in 2012 and currently works as a television analyst for the Red Sox.