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 …

Billy Wagner was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1st round (12th) of the 1993 MLB June Amateur Draft from Ferrum College (Ferrum, VA). What position did Billy Wagner play? Billy …

Jan 21, 2025 · For Billy Wagner, once more, prestige lay in the final frame. Wagner, the former Houston Astros closer, was elected Tuesday to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the honor arriving …

Jan 21, 2025 · HOUSTON -- Billy Wagner, a flame-throwing left-hander who was one of the elite strikeout artists of his generation, ... The Astros traded Wagner to the Phillies in 2003, and he …

Jan 21, 2025 · Houston Astros reliever Billy Wagner made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame on his final year to be on the ballot. HOUSTON — One of the most dominant closers in Astros history …

Named Astros Pitcher of the Year by the Houston Chapter of BBWAA...Reached career highs in saves, innings and games...His 44 saves set a Houston franchise record, breaking his own of …

Ed Wade, Phillies GM 1998-2005: On Nov. 3, 2003, we acquired left-handed closer Billy Wagner from the Houston Astros in exchange for pitchers Brandon Duckworth, Taylor Buchholz and …

Jan 21, 2025 · The former Houston Astros closer finally broke through Tuesday night. Wagner, 53, reportedly appeared on 82.5 percent of ballots, easily clearing the 75 percent mark needed …

Jan 22, 2025 · Former Houston Astros closer Billy Wagner felt like the clock stopped from 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. yesterday afternoon, the final day of his final year of eligibility to be voted into the...

Jan 22, 2025 · HOUSTON (KIAH) — Former Houston Astros pitcher Billy Wagner, one of the best relief pitchers in the 1990s and 2000s, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Wagner joins …