BOSTON — Although they did not delve into details, the Boston Red Sox said former All-Star pitcher Tim Wakefield was undergoing treatment for an illness they did not specify and asked fans to respect his private life after his illness was revealed without his consent. by former teammate Curt Schilling.
The club said it was aware of investigations into the Wakefield family’s health and that some information had been shared without their permission.
“Their health is a deeply personal matter that they intended to keep private while they undergo treatment and work to combat this disease. Tim and his wife Stacy appreciate the support and love that has always been given to them and respectfully request privacy at this time,” the Red Sox said in a statement.
Early Thursday, there was a lot of chatter on social media after Wakefield’s former teammate Curt Schilling discussed his health on his podcast without the family’s permission.
Boston 25 will not share details of Schilling’s comments due to the Wakefield family’s desire to withhold details of the health battle they are facing.
Wakefield was a mainstay on Boston’s pitching staff for 17 seasons, helping the Red Sox win World Series titles in 2004 and 2007. The infielder-turned-knuckleballer is the franchise’s leader over 120 in innings pitched (3,006) and ranks third. among Boston pitchers for wins (186).
Although it was his movement on the court that made him a household name, Wakefield was always on the move off the court as well. Wakefield was extremely active in the Boston community, constantly giving his time to young children. Wakefield has been nominated for MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award, given annually to a player who gives back through service to the community, eight times in his career.
Wakefield retired in 2011 with exactly 200 career victories.
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