Boston Red Sox great pitcher Tim Wakefield died on Sunday at the age of 57.
Earlier this week, the Massachusetts-based organization reported that the Floridian was being treated for an unspecified illness. His former teammate Curt Schilling later clarified that Wakefield had brain cancer.
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The right-hander joined the Sox in 1995 and wore the uniform until 2011. Known for his butterfly ball, he helped the team win the 2004 World Series. Boston also won the title in 2007, but Wakefield was suffering from a shoulder injury at the time.
He has also been recognized for his involvement in the community and was nominated eight times for the Roberto Clemente Award by the Red Sox. He has also been a television analyst for NESN since 2012.
“Wake represented pure benevolence; a devoted husband, father and teammate, a beloved analyst and the ultimate leader of a community. He gave so much on the field and for the Red Sox fans,” the team wrote on social media.
Drafted in the eighth round by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1988, Wakefield held a 200-180 Major League Baseball record and a 4.41 earned run average.