Who had Brevard's all-time best baseball career? Vote now
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Who had the best baseball career from Brevard County? The debate is on. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary this summer, USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time.
To accompany the national honors, the USA TODAY Network is also recognizing the athletes and sports figures who shaped communities and defined their states, including right here on the Space Coast. These baseball honors will form part of a series, selected by a statewide panel of USA TODAY Network experts, to roll out through 2026. This time, the USA TODAY Network is honoring Brevard County's baseball stars.
Here are our selections for 5 players and/or coaches who have stood out over time. The poll is located at the bottom of ther story. More: The best all-time football players from Florida Tim Wakefield, Eau Gallie High alum Wakefield pitched for 19 years in the Major Leagues, his first two with the Pittsburgh Pirates , and the next 17 with the Boston Red Sox .
He won two World Series rings in Boston in 2004 and 2007. Wakefield was born in Melbourne, attended Eau Gallie High School, then pitched in college at Florida Tech. Wakefield, known for his signature knuckleball, amassed a career record of 200-180 with 2,156 strikeouts.
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