The Bravery of Throwing a Knuckleball

Tim Wakefield, a former Major League pitcher, chose to learn how to throw a knuckleball when he realized his time in the professional ranks was short. Only 34 pitchers in history have specialized in this pitch that flies flat face through the air, fluttering and causing unpredictable movement. Wakefield's career was reborn when he joined the Boston Red Sox, where his knuckleballs danced once again. Despite its difficulty, he put his faith in this uncontrollable pitch, standing on the mound and relying on its unpredictability. Wakefield's longevity and his role in the historic Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees rivalry are notable aspects of his career.