Billy Wagner's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame sparks discussion about his season with the Red Sox in 2009. Though he played only 15 games after recovering from Tommy John surgery, his performance was impressive with an ERA of 1.98 and 22 strikeouts. He recorded one win but no saves, contributing to the team's Wild Card berth. Wagner's impact, despite being brief, demonstrated his effectiveness during a crucial stretch of the season, highlighting a successful if short-lived chapter in his career.
For a 15 game stretch, those are actually pretty good stats, especially for a dude who'd just finished recovering from Tommy John.
Wagner definitely helped the Sox put themselves in a good position for the Wild Card spot that year, as the team went 6-3 from August 21st through August 30th.
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