MLB players who are eligible to make the Baseball Hall of Fame receive 10 chances (as long as they don't dip below five percent of the vote) to get a plaque in

Wagner, one of the game's all-time great relievers, made the cut during the final year of his eligibility on the Baseball Writers Association of America ballot, receiving 82.5% of the vote. Wagner would've been removed from the ballot if he didn't meet the voting requirement in 2025, and it's clear just how much it meant to him to get the nod.

Billy Wagner reflects on his emotional journey to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, highlighting his impressive career stats and the challenges he faced. He expresses gratitude for his wife's unwavering support and recalls the anticipation and stress leading up to his induction.

Lefty pitchers Billy Wagner and CC Sabathia both earned their spots in the Baseball Hall of Fame, joining near-unanimous selection Ichiro

In his 10th and final year on the ballot, former Astros closer Billy Wagner earned is place in Cooperstown, N.Y. in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Will Wagner joins MLB Network Radio to discuss his father's Hall of Fame election, memories of his dad's playing days and more