On Oct. 1, 2023, Boston Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield passed away. He was survived by two children, a son named Trevor Wakefield born in 2004 and a girl named Brianna Grace Wakefield, born in 2005.
Wakefield met his wife Stacy in 2000 and tied the knot two years later, on Nov. 9, 2002.
Both of Tim's children stay away from the pompous world of social media, so not a lot of information is out there about them.
Tim Wakefield was a bonafide legend of the sport
Tim Wakefield was selected by the Pirates in the 1992 MLB draft. He established school records for home runs, and after learning the knuckleball in the minors, he switched to pitching.
"Tim Wakefield is one of my favorite pitchers ever, because the knuckleball has nothing to do with athletic prowess.
"It's like some annoying trick your funny uncle pulls on you every time you see him. A legit great career built off mastering one looney toons-ass pitch" - BarcoDeTontos
He went on to win 200 games in the major league, including 186 with the Red Sox. That placed him third in team history, after Cy Young and Roger Clemens, while relying on the antiquated pitch that had largely fallen out of use.
However, Wakefield's participation in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry in the early 2000s made him a fan favorite with an impact that went well beyond his statistical contributions.
"Tim Wakefield's entire career was based on overcoming adversity. Despite being pushed down countless times, he would go on to win 200 games, celebrate two World Series, and pitch to the age of 45 when it looked like he would be out of the league in his 20s" - BBGreatMoments
Wakefield was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2016 and he continued to volunteer for Boston charities after his retirement. Trevor and Brianna Wakefield, together with Tim's wife Stacy, will hope to keep his legacy alive.