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On the road to becoming one of the game’s greatest closers, Billy Wagner had much to overcome.
His childhood was anything but easy. And at 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, many thought he didn’t look the part of an overpowering pitcher.
Yet, when his 16-year MLB career came to an end, no one could deny that Billy the Kid was one of the best.
Growing up in rural Virginia, a broken arm before age 7 forced Wagner – a natural right-hander – to become a lefty thrower.
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CC Sabathia debuted in the major leagues as a 20-year-old phenom and quickly evolved into an All-Star and Cy Young Award winner before becoming the ace of a World Series winner.
Along the way, Sabathia carved out a legacy as one of the most durable and effective left-handed starters the game has ever seen.
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