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'''Timothy Stephen Wakefield''' (born ], ] in ]) is a ] ] ] who plays with the ] (]-present). He throws a specialty pitch, the ]. '''Timothy Stephen Wakefield''' (born ], ] in ]) is a ] ] in ] who plays with the ] since ]. He throws a specialty pitch, the ].


Wakefield started his major league career with the ] in ], and signed as a ] with Boston in 1995. He won 16 ] in his first year with the Red Sox and helped them win a division title. His longevity and consistency have helped him quietly become one of the top pitchers in Red Sox history. Wakefield is currently the longest-serving member of the Boston team. Wakefield started his major league career with the ] in ], and signed as a ] with the Boston Red Sox in 1995. He won 16 ] in his first year with the Red Sox and helped them win a division title. His longevity and consistency have helped him quietly become one of the top pitchers in Red Sox history. Wakefield is currently the longest-serving member of the Boston team.


Over his career, Wakefield has pitched in multiple roles, including ], ], and ]. Over his career, Wakefield has pitched in multiple roles, including ], ], and ].


In the ] ], Wakefield was one of the most formidable pitchers against the ], allowing only three runs in 13 ]. He started Games 1 and 4 of the series, with the Red Sox winning both. He was also called in to pitch in extra innings of Game 7, after the Yankees tied the game (the Red Sox had been leading 5-2 in the eighth). After retiring the side in order in the 10th, Wakefield gave up a ] to ] on his first pitch of the 11th inning, sending the Yankees to the ]. Wakefield apologized to fans after the game. In the ] ], Wakefield was one of the most formidable pitchers against the ], allowing only three runs in 13 ]. He started Games 1 and 4 of the series, with the Red Sox winning both. He was also called in to pitch in extra innings of Game 7, after the Yankees tied the game (the Red Sox had been leading 5-2 in the eighth). After retiring the side in order in the 10th, Wakefield gave up a ] to ] on his first pitch of the 11th inning, sending the Yankees to the ]. Wakefield apologized to fans after the game.


In ], Wakefield helped the Red Sox exact revenge by winning the ] against the Yankees, a best-of-seven series to advance to the ]. He pitched Game 1 of the World Series but did not get a decision. Boston defeated the ] 11 to 9 after a two-run home run from ] in the eighth inning. In ], Wakefield helped the Red Sox exact revenge by winning the ] against the Yankees, a best-of-seven series to advance to the ]. He pitched Game 1 of the Series but did not get a decision as Boston defeated the ], 11-9, after a two-run ] from ] in the eighth inning.


On April 19, ], Wakefield agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract extension through ] that gives the Red Sox the ability to keep their longest-tenured player for the rest of his career.
⚫ In a 12-year career, Wakefield has compiled a career 128-111 record with 1438 ]s and a 4.28 ] in 2066.2 ]. In April of 2005, Wakefield signed an unusual contract that would allow him to continue pitching for the Red Sox indefinitely, at the team's discretion.

⚫ Wakefield has compiled a career 138-120 record with 1528 ]s and a 4.29 ] in 2213.1 ].


==Facts== ==Facts==
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*His personal ] is ]. *His personal ] is ].


*On ], 2004, Wakefield gave up six home runs to the ], becoming the first pitcher to do so since ]. The Red Sox still managed to win the game, though, 11-9, and he got the win. *On August 8, 2004, Wakefield gave up six home runs to the ], becoming the first pitcher to do so since ]. The Red Sox still managed to win the game, though, 11-9, and he got the win.


==External links== ==External links==
*Tim Wakefield at: *Tim Wakefield at:
⚫ ** - profile and daily updates
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⚫ ** - biography and highlights
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⚫ ** - statistics and analysis


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Timothy Stephen Wakefield (born August 2, 1966 in Melbourne, Florida) is a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays with the Boston Red Sox since 1995. He throws a specialty pitch, the knuckleball.

Wakefield started his major league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1992, and signed as a free agent with the Boston Red Sox in 1995. He won 16 games in his first year with the Red Sox and helped them win a division title. His longevity and consistency have helped him quietly become one of the top pitchers in Red Sox history. Wakefield is currently the longest-serving member of the Boston team.

Over his career, Wakefield has pitched in multiple roles, including starter, middle reliever, and closer.

In the 2003 ALCS, Wakefield was one of the most formidable pitchers against the Yankees, allowing only three runs in 13 innings. He started Games 1 and 4 of the series, with the Red Sox winning both. He was also called in to pitch in extra innings of Game 7, after the Yankees tied the game (the Red Sox had been leading 5-2 in the eighth). After retiring the side in order in the 10th, Wakefield gave up a home run to Aaron Boone on his first pitch of the 11th inning, sending the Yankees to the World Series. Wakefield apologized to fans after the game.

In 2004, Wakefield helped the Red Sox exact revenge by winning the ALCS against the Yankees, a best-of-seven series to advance to the World Series. He pitched Game 1 of the Series but did not get a decision as Boston defeated the Cardinals, 11-9, after a two-run home run from Mark Bellhorn in the eighth inning.

On April 19, 2005, Wakefield agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract extension through 2006 that gives the Red Sox the ability to keep their longest-tenured player for the rest of his career.

Wakefield has compiled a career 138-120 record with 1528 strikeouts and a 4.29 ERA in 2213.1 innings.

Facts

  • He has been on the Red Sox longer than any of his current teammates.
  • On August 8, 2004, Wakefield gave up six home runs to the Detroit Tigers, becoming the first pitcher to do so since 1947. The Red Sox still managed to win the game, though, 11-9, and he got the win.

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