Tim Wakefield Cause Of Death, Age, Funeral, Net Worth: Tim Wakefield, officially known as Timothy Stephen Wakefield was born on August 2, 1966, in Melbourne, Florida.

Wakefield was an American former professional baseball knuckleball player (pitcher) who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Tim Wakefield Cause Of Death

Tim Wakefield is said to have died of brain cancer at 57 on Sunday, 1 October 2023.

In September 2023, his former teammate, Curt Schilling reportedly disclosed on his podcast that Wakefield was battling brain cancer while his wife was also battling pancreatic cancer.

Following this revelation, the former Red Sox pitcher, Schilling was widely criticized for not seeking the permission of the Wakefield family before revealing this news.

Later, with permission from the Wakefield family, the Red Sox released a statement asking for privacy and appreciating the public’s concern.

Following his demise, many have paid tribute to the superstar on X, formerly called Twitter. Mayor Michelle Wu tweeted;

“Boston City Hall is lit in Red Sox colors tonight in honor of Tim Wakefield and all that he contributed to his team and our city. I extend my sincere condolences to Tim’s family and all who share in mourning his loss”

Kathryn Tappen

wrote; “In shock & saddened at the loss of my friend Tim Wakefield. Tim was pure goodness. I will cherish the memories we shared over the years, especially on the golf course. Heartbroken for Stacy, Trevor & Brianna, and all who knew him. Heaven gained a special angel. We love you Tim💔”

Tim Wakefield developed a passion for playing baseball at a younger age, was consistent throughout his career, and became one of the most sought-after baseball players.

He began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He’s widely known 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.

Wakefield is second in all-time wins at Fenway Park with 97. He’s the all-time leader in innings pitched by a Red Sox pitcher, with 3,006, having surpassed Clemens’s total of 2,777

Wakefield was nominated eight times for the Roberto Clemente Award, winning it in 2010.

He won his 200th career game on September 13, 2011, and ranks third in career wins in Red Sox franchise history (186), behind Cy Young and Roger Clemens.

At the time of his retirement in 2012, Wakefield was the oldest active player in the major leagues. Later that year, he joined NESN as a studio analyst for Red Sox coverage.

Tim Wakefield Age

Tim Wakefield celebrated his 57th birthday in August this year (2023). He was born on August 2, 1966, in Melbourne, Florida, United States. Wakefield attended Eau Gallie High School and then attended Florida Tech.

Tim Wakefield Funeral

At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.

Tim Wakefield Net Worth

As of September 2023, Tim Wakefield has an estimated net worth of about $23 million. His net worth is primarily the result of his success as an American Baseball Pitcher.

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