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 …

2 days ago · HOUSTON -- Fresh off his election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year on the ballot, Billy Wagner will receive the ultimate honor from the Astros. The Astros announced on Tuesday that Wagner, the team’s all-time saves leader, will have his jersey number retired this year. It ...

2 days ago · HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired, an honor that coincides with his induction into the Hall of Fame, the team announced Tuesday.

1 day ago · Billy Wagner is one of baseball's newest Hall of Famers, and he received another honor this week.The Houston Astros will retire his No. 13 this summer, the team announced Tuesday. The ceremony ...

3 days ago · Wagner accrued 225 of his 422 career saves with the Astros, who chose him in the first round of the 1993 draft. Wagner had a 2.53 ERA across his nine seasons in Houston and made three National ...

Billy Wagner played for 5 teams; the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves. How many World Series has Billy Wagner won? Billy Wagner has never won a World Series.

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 in his 10th and final ...

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 39, set twice (1999 and 2001)...Finished third in majors in saves, behind Los Angeles's Eric Gagne (55) and Atlanta's John Smoltz (45)...Ranked third in the ...

2 days ago · HOUSTON – Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired, an honor that coincides with his induction into the Hall of Fame, the team announced Tuesday.

23 hours ago · HOUSTON, TX (WFXR) — Another big honor coming Billy Wagner’s way. Two weeks ago, the Ferrum alum and former Major League Baseball relief pitcher earned election into the National Baseball Hall ...