There is something about a player who thrives in high-pressure moments, the kind of player who can decide the outcome of a match with a single pitch. The post MLB Hall of Fame News: Billy Wagner Bursts Out in Tears After His 10-Year Battle Ends With a Cooperstown Entry appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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.