William Edward Wagner (born July 25, 1971), nicknamed "Billy the Kid", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red …

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Jan 21, 2025 · Wagner, who finished five votes shy of election, became the eighth player to be elected in his final year on the ballot by garnering 82.5 percent of the votes revealed Tuesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He’ll be inducted July 27 in Cooperstown, N.Y., with Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Dave Parker and Dick Allen.

Jan 22, 2025 · It was a long time coming, but Billy Wagner finally closed it out. And he couldn’t keep the emotions from flowing. The seven-time All-Star, in his final year of eligibility, was elected...

Resides with his wife, Sarah, and their four children, in Crozet, Va...Played college baseball at Division III Ferrum College (Va.) of the USA South Athletic Conference...Went 17-3 in three season with the Panthers...Holds the single-season NCAA record for strikeouts per nine innings with 19.1 in 1992 and fewest hits allowed per game at 1.58 in ...

Dec 27, 2024 · Wagner got 73.8% of the vote last year. He needs 75% to get into Cooperstown. He's made big gains on the ballot in recent years, and he just needs one more push. Let's break down his Hall of Fame case. Wagner was one of the most dominant closers ever.

Jan 19, 2024 · Billy Wagner, a flame-throwing left-hander and one of baseball's elite closers during his era, now awaits his turn to join the exclusive club. Despite his 5-foot-10 frame,...

Wagner would reach the 400-mark easily, as he put together one more dominant season for Atlanta, amassing 37 saves, posting a 1.43 ERA and earning his final All-Star selection while burnishing his Cooperstown credentials.

Jan 16, 2025 · Wagner, a seven-time All-Star closer from 1995 to 2010, will learn on Tuesday if he has reached the 75 percent threshold for election to the Hall. If he has, he’ll fly to...

9 hours ago · Billy Wagner pitched for five organizations in his major-league career. The former closer made at least one All-Star team with four of them, saved at least 100 games with two and played his final ...