Billy Wagner fights back tears as he enters Baseball of Fame in final year on ballot

It was a long time coming, but Billy Wagner finally closed it out.And he couldn’t keep the emotions from flowing.

The seven-time All-Star, in his final year of eligibility, was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame with 82.5 percent of the vote.When Wagner got the call on his phone that he’d indeed be among this year’s class of three — which includes Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia — he could not help but get choked up.

Once he picked up the phone and heard the news, the ex-Mets reliever became overcome with emotion as tears of joy came out.Nine times Wagner recorded at least 30 saves in a career that spanned 16 seasons and five teams (Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, Braves).Known for a high-powered fastball, Wagner recorded 100-plus strikeouts in a season four times.In New York, Wagner was a two-time All-Star and was one of the reasons why the Mets won 97 games and the National League East title in 2006.“Congratulations to Billy Wagner on baseball’s highest honor,” Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said.

He was a two-time All-Star during his four seasons in Queens and earned his 300th career save in a Mets uniform.Billy was one of the game’s [dominant] closers and will now be forever enshrined in the Hall of Fame.”Wagner, five votes shy of making it into the 2024 class, became just the eighth player to get inducted in the final year of voting eligibility.

He recently told The Post’s Mike Puma in an exclusive interview about how this time of year has been stressful over the last decade.“It has not been a real comfortable and relaxing 10 years at this time of the year,” Wagner said.

“It was easier when I was on the early ballots.Now you are sitting here depending on people who have no idea who you are to make decisions on whether you are good or not good.

It’s a tough thing to swallow.”Wagner, now, will get his day to shine in Cooperstown this summer....