The Abaco Club Names Field After Late MLB Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield
The Boston-based ownership of The Abaco Club in the Bahamas recently dedicated its new sports field in honor of former Major League Baseball pitcher Tim Wakefield and his wife, Stacy, both of whom were beloved members of the private lifestyle club and community.
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An homage to Boston’s historic Fenway Park, “Wake Field,” as it’s been christened, has its own “Green Monster” outfield wall and is situated in the heart of the club’s amenity corridor. The all-turf field is intended for games of wiffle ball or kickball among members and their guests.
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Wakefield, best known as a knuckleball pitcher and philanthropist, played 19 major league seasons with the Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 200 games. He’s the Red Sox’ all-time leader in innings-pitched and received MLB’s 2010 Roberto Clemente Award in recognition of his sportsmanship, community involvement and contribution to his team.
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Wakefield passed away at the age of 57 in October 2023 following a seizure resulting from brain cancer. His wife succumbed to pancreatic cancer about six months later. The couple’s children, Brianna, 18, and Trevor, 16, participated in a dedication ceremony earlier this month at Wake Field while Boston-based Southworth, the owners and operators of The Abaco Club, also made a contribution to the Red Sox Foundation in the Wakefields’ name.
