Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American baseball player Billy Wagner.
Last updated on April 14, 2025.
William Edward Wagner, nicknamed "Billy the Kid", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He pitched for the Houston Astros (1995–2003), Philadelphia Phillies (2004–2005), New York Mets (2006–2009), Boston Red Sox (2009), and Atlanta Braves (2010). Wagner is one of only six major league relief pitchers to accumulate at least 400 career saves. A left-handed batter and thrower, Wagner stands 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and weighs 180 pounds (82 kg).
Whenever I get into a tough situation...I think of growing up, and I say, 'This situation won't be the worst one I've ever been in.
Coaches and ownership are just like the fans on the street. They can always do it better, and they would always have done it differently when it doesn't work out.
The fans are great. They give me that extra edge.
You have to be mentally 'there.' Your talent is there, but you have to be mentally there, too.