Tim Wakefield: Timeline

Born: August 2, 1966

1984-88: Attended Florida Tech

1988: Drafted by Pirates

1990: Converted to pitcher

Debut: July 21, 1992 (Pirates)

1992: Pirates won NL East (Lost LCS to Braves)

1992: Would have been NLCS MVP with 2 wins, but Braves rallied

1995: Signed with Red Sox

1995: Worked with Niekros to improve knuckleball

1995: Red Sox lose LDS

1999: Red Sox win first postseason series since 1986 and lose LCS

2000: Resigns with Red Sox

2003: Surrendered Aaron Boone’s HR

2003: Red Sox lose LCS

2004: Surrendered 6 home runs in a victory

2004: Red Sox win World Series

2005: Red Sox lose LDS

2007: Red Sox win World Series

2008: Red Sox lose LCS

2010: Won Roberto Clemente Award

2011: Won 200^th game

2012: Retired

Accomplishments:

2x World Champion

2009 All Star

2010 Roberto Clemente Award

Won 2 games in 1992 NLCS

200-180 record

4.41 ERA

Highest ERA for a 200-game winner in history

3226.1 IP

2145 strikeouts

1.350 WHIP

15+ wins: 4x

Led league in losses (15): 1997

Sub 3 ERA: 2x

15 saves (1999)

200+ IP: 5x

Led league Hit Batters: 2x

Postseason: 5-7, 6.75 ERA, 72 IP, 1.472 WHIP, 54 strikeouts (11 series)