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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Fullname: William Edward Wagner Nickname: Billy the Kid Born: 7/25/1971 in Tannersville, VA Draft: 1993, Houston Astros, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 12 College: Ferrum, Ferrum, VA Debut: …

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.

Jan 22, 2025 · “Congratulations to Billy Wagner on baseball’s highest honor,” Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a statement. “He was a two-time All-Star during his four seasons in Queens and earned his 300th career save in a Mets uniform.

Wagner took over as the Astros’ primary closer during the 1996 season, recording nine saves. By 1997, he had assumed the role permanently, and he finished with 23 saves that season.

Jan 22, 2025 · For the fourth time in the past eight years, the 10 th and final shot was on the money for a would-be-Baseball Hall of Famer. Billy Wagner, faced with his last chance at earning enshrinement to ...

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...

Jan 22, 2025 · Watch CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner find out they've made the Baseball Hall of Fame, plus a special Ichiro video The trio will be formally inducted into Cooperstown in July

May 27, 2006 · William Edward Wagner was a Major League Baseball player with the Houston Astros (1995-2003), Philadelphia Phillies (2004-2005), New York Mets (2006-2009), Boston Red Sox (2009), and Atlanta Braves (2010).