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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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 ...

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. Midway through the 1998 season, Wagner was hit in the head by a line drive.

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).

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 21, 2025 · Billy Wagner spent much of his youth hurling baseballs at the wall of an outbuilding at his aunt and uncle’s farm in Tazewell County. His target as a 5-foot-5, 14-year-old was the simulated strike zone painted on cinder blocks.

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 · If you're a baseball fan, you've probably heard of Billy Wagner. This guy is a legend in the world of MLB, known for his blazing fastball and incredible saves. Today, we're diving deep into his career, his stats, and why he's on the brink of …

William "Billy" Edward Wagner (born July 25, 1971 in Tannersville, Virginia) is a retired American professional baseball player. As a youth, Wagner was a natural right-handed pitcher, but after breaking his throwing arm twice, he taught himself how to …