Timothy Stephen Wakefield (born August 2, 1966 in Melbourne, Florida) is a right-handed knuckleball pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played with the Boston Red Sox since 1995, making him the longest-serving member of the team.

His longevity and consistency have helped him become one of the top pitchers in Red Sox history. He currently ranks third in all time wins in a Red Sox uniform at 175, behind Cy Young and Roger Clemens who are tied at 192, and ranks second in all time wins at Fenway Park with 91, behind Roger Clemens' 95.

Also noted for his selfless actions on the field, and his charitable contributions off, Wakefield has been nominated 7 times for the Roberto Clemente Award.