TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Local talent out of Tazewell High School in Marion Virginia, Billy Wagner has been inducted into the 2025 class for the MLB Hall of fame, playing his collegiate career at Ferrum College. He’s the first left-handed reliever, the first division three college player, and the first guy from the state of Virginia in the Hall of Fame.
Wagner, a seven-time All Star, finished his career with 422 saves in 16 seasons with the Astro’s, Phillies, Met’s, Red Sox and Braves, throwing a 100-mph fastball from his small frame, making him one of the most dominant pitchers in history.