{
  "id": 8397340,
  "title": "Tim Wakefield Net Worth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/tim-wakefield-net-worth",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:22:19.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/tim-wakefield-net-worth/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tim Wakefield was a professional baseball pitcher who earned an estimated net worth of $20 million at the time of his death in 2023. Born on August 2, 1966, in Melbourne, Florida, Wakefield spent 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1989, then joined the Boston Red Sox in 1995, where he remained until his retirement in 2011. During his MLB career, Wakefield earned over $55 million in salary. Wakefield was known for his distinctive knuckleball pitching style, which made him one of the most recognizable pitchers in baseball. He won two World Series championships with Boston in 2004 and 2007, helping the team end their 86-year championship drought. Wakefield also received the Roberto Clemente Award in 2010 for his contributions to the sport.",
  "summary": "Tim Wakefield was an American professional baseball pitcher who had an estimated net worth of $20 million at the time of his death. Wakefield spent 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, becoming one of the most recognizable and durable players in Boston Red Sox history. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates early in his career [...] The post Tim Wakefield Net Worth appeared first on Kahawatungu .",
  "key_points": [
    "Tim Wakefield died in 2023 with a net worth of $20 million.",
    "Pitcher played 19 seasons in MLB from 1989 to 2011.",
    "Won two World Series titles with Boston Red Sox in 2004 and 2007."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tim Wakefield's substantial net worth and career earnings reflect his successful 19-season MLB career, marked by notable achievements and contributions to the Boston Red Sox's championship wins.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}