William Edward Wagner "Billy the Kid" Born: July 25, 1971, Tannersville, Virginia Tazewell High School, Baseball Player of the Year in 1990 Ferrum College , Ferrum, Virginia Position: LHP, relief pitcher Batted: Left Threw: Left (ambidextrous; natural right-hander) Height/Weight: 5' 10" 180 lbs 135 lbs as a senior in high school MLB Draft: Wagner was selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft in June 1993 by the Houston Astros, and he played exclusively as a starting pitcher in minor league baseball. Teams: Houston Astros, Philadelphia Pillies, NY Mets, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves All-Star ( 1999 , 2001 , 2003 , 2005 , 2007 , 2008 , 2010 ) Pitcher Billy Wagner goes from right to left sportsradiointerviews.com (March 12, 2010) Billy Wagner’s Journey from 5′3″, 135 pound, Right-handed, High School Football Player to Left-handed, 16-year Major League Clos...
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