Craig Biggio for the Hall of Fame

Biggio update for June 21

2007-04-03T21:51:00.001-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats and made an error, but the Astros still beat the Twins 5-3.

Biggio update for June 22

2007-04-03T21:51:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 3 at bats but drew a walk as the Astros lost 4-2 to the Twins.

Biggio rising among all-time leaders in hits

2007-04-03T21:48:00.000-07:00

Biggio's march toward 3000 hits has moved him steadily up the all-time leaderboard this season. Here is who is around him (through games of June 20)

33. Al Simmons 2927
34. Zack Wheat 2884
35. Frankie Frisch 2880
36. Mel Ott 2876
37. Babe Ruth 2873
38. Craig Biggio 2867
39. Harold Baines 2866
40. Jesse Burkett 2850
41. Brooks Robinson 2848
42. Charlie Gehringer 2839
43. George Sisler 2812

Other than Baines, who is not yet eligible but is not expected to be elected, every other player on the list is in the Hall of Fame. Of the 37 players with more hits than Biggio, only 5 (Pete Rose, Cal Ripken Jr., Tony Gwynn, Rickey Henderson, and Rafael Palmeiro) are not in the Hall of Fame. Ripken, Gwynn, and Henderson are not yet eligible but are all expected to be elected on the first ballot. Rose is ineligible due to his lifetime ban from baseball for gambling. Palmeiro's future is uncertain due to his involvement in the steroid scandal.

Biggio update for June 18

2007-04-03T21:47:00.001-07:00

Biggio had a double in 5 at bats and scored a run as the Astros lost 7-4 to the Royals.

Biggio update for June 20

2007-04-03T21:47:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled twice in 5 at bats and scored a run as the Astros lost 6-5 to the Twins in 10 innings.

The Astros did not play on June 19.

The run was Biggio's 1736th, tying him for 20th all time in runs with Honus Wagner.

The singles gave Biggio 2867 hits and 1921 singles, moving Biggio past Harold Baines into sole possession of 38th all time in hits and breaking his tie with Rogers Hornsby to give him sole possession of 56th all time in singles.

Biggio update for June 17

2007-04-03T21:46:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 5 at bats as the Astros beat the Royals 7-2.

Biggio update for June 15

2007-04-03T21:45:00.001-07:00

Biggio had a single in 4 at bats and drove in the only 2 runs for the Astros as they lost to the Royals 7-2.

The game was Biggio's 2628th, breaking his tie with Andre Dawson and giving him sole possession of 31st all time in games played.

The single was Biggio's 1919th, moving him past Al Oliver and into a tie with Rogers Hornsby for 56th all time in singles.

Biggio update for June 16

2007-04-03T21:45:00.000-07:00

Biggio rising among all-time leaders in singles

2007-04-03T21:41:00.000-07:00

Since the start of the season, Biggio has moved noticeably up the all-time leaderboard for singles, and become the active leader. Here is who is around him now (through games of June 14):

52. Harold Baines 1945
53. Charlie Gehringer 1935
54. Al Simmons 1932
55. Roberto Alomar 1930
56. Rogers Hornsby 1919
57. Al Oliver 1918
Craig Biggio 1918
59. Brett Butler 1913
Julio Franco 1913
61. Tim Raines 1892
62. Vada Pinson 1889
63. Rusty Staub 1878

Gehringer, Simmons, and Hornsby are in the Hall of Fame. Baines, Alomar, and Raines are not yet eligible, though only Alomar is considered to be a strong candidate for election to the Hall. Franco is still active, but is not considered a serious candidate for induction.

Biggio update for June 14

2007-04-03T21:39:00.001-07:00

Biggio had 2 singles in 5 at bats and drove in 2 runs as the Astros beat the Cubs 5-4.

The game was Biggio's 2627th, tying him with Andre Dawson for 31st all time in games played.

The 2 singles gave Biggio 1918, tying him with Al Oliver for 57th all time in singles.

Biggio update for June 13

2007-04-03T21:39:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats but drew a walk and scored a run as the Astros beat the Cubs 9-2.

The Astros had the day off on June 12.

Biggio update for June 11

2007-04-03T05:56:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled twice and doubled in 4 at bats, scored 2 runs, drove in 1 run, and drew a walk as the Astros beat the Braves 14-4.

Biggio update for June 10

2007-04-03T05:48:00.000-07:00

Biggio had the day off as the Braves beat the Astros 4-2.

Biggio update for June 9

2007-04-03T05:44:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled and homered in 5 at bats, scored 2 runs, and drove in 1 run in the Astros 7-2 win over the Braves.

The 2 runs give Biggio 1731, breaking his tie with Jim O'Rourke and giving him sole possession of 21st all time in runs.

The single was Biggio's 1914th, breaking his tie with Brett Butler and giving him sole possession of 58th all time in singles.

Biggio update for June 8

2007-04-03T05:42:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a double in 4 at bats as the Astros beat the Braves 7-4.

Biggio update for June 7

2007-04-03T05:38:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 4 at bats as the Astros beat the Cubs 1-0.

The single was Biggio's 1913th single, tying him with Brett Butler for 58th all-time in singles.

Biggio update for June 6

2007-04-03T05:37:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 5 at bats in the Astros 4-1 win over the Cubs.

Biggio update for June 5

2007-04-03T05:34:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 3 at bats as the Cubs beat the Astros 8-0.

The Astros had 1 hit in the game, and it didn't occur until there was 1 out in the 8th inning.

Biggio update for June 4

2007-04-03T05:25:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a double in 3 at bats, scored a run, and drove in a run as the Astros lost to the Reds 6-4 in 11 innings.

The run was Biggio's 1729th, tying him for 21st all time in runs with Jim O'Rourke.

The double was Biggio's 625th double and 942nd extra base hit, breaking his tie with Hank Aaron and giving him sole possession of 9th all time in doubles and breaking his tie with Dwight Evans and giving him sole possession of 38th all time in extra base hits.

Biggio update for June 3

2007-04-03T05:17:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 4 at bats and a run batted in as the Astros lost 7-5 to the Reds.

The single was Biggio's 1911th, and since Julio Franco went hitless, Biggio retook sole possession of 59th all time and 1st among active players in singles.

Biggio update for June 2

2007-04-03T05:09:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled in 3 at bats and drew a walk as the Astros lost 14-3 to the Reds.

The Astros had the day off on June 1.

The game was Biggio's 2617th, breaking his tie with Lou Brock and giving him sole possession of 32nd all time in games.

The 3 at bats gave Biggio 10008, moving him past Frank Robinson and into 23rd all time in at bats.

The single was Biggio's 2851st hit and 1910th single, breaking his tie with Jesse Burkett and giving him sole possession of 39th all time in hits, as well as retying Biggio with Julio Franco for 59th all time and 1st among active players in singles.

Biggio rising among leaders in games played and at bats

2007-04-03T04:52:00.000-07:00

Since the start of the season, Biggio has risen steadily on the all-time leaderboards for games played and at bats. Here is who is around him now (through games of May 31):

games:

27. Darrell Evans 2687
28. Paul Molitor 2683
29. Rabbit Maranville 2670
30. Joe Morgan 2649
31. Andre Dawson 2627
32. Lou Brock 2616
Craig Biggio 2616
34. Dwight Evans 2606
35. Luis Aparicio 2601
36. Willie McCovey 2588
37. Ozzie Smith 2573
38. Paul Waner 2549

Molitor, Maranville, Morgan, Brock, Aparicio, McCovey, Smith, and Waner are in the Hall of Fame. Dawson is on the ballot and stands a strong chance of being elected.

at bats:

19. Luis Aparicio 10230
20. Tris Speaker 10195
21. Al Kaline 10116
22. Rabbit Maranville 10078
23. Frank Robinson 10006
24. Craig Biggio 10005
25. Eddie Collins 9949
26. Andre Dawson 9927
27. Harold Baines 9908
28. Reggie Jackson 9864
29. Tony Perez 9778

Aparicio, Speaker, Kaline, Maranville, Robinson, Collins, Jackson, and Perez are in the Hall of Fame. Dawson is on the ballot and stands a strong chance of being elected. Baines is not yet eligible, but is not expected to be elected.

Biggio update for May 31

2007-04-03T04:42:00.000-07:00

Biggio pinch hit and made out in his only at bat in the Astros 4-3 loss to the Cardinals in 11 innings.

The game was Biggio's 2616th, tying him with Lou Brock for 32nd all time in games.

Biggio dropped behind Julio Franco in singles, as Franco had his 1910th single, leaving him 1 ahead of Biggio for 59th all time and 1st among active players in singles.

Biggio moving up among leaders in extra base hits

2007-04-03T04:26:00.000-07:00

Since the start of the season, Biggio has risen significantly on the all-time leaderboard for extra base hits. Here is who is around him now (through games of May 30):

33. Fred McGriff 958
34. Paul Molitor 953
Willie Stargell 953
36. Mickey Mantle 952
37. Billy Williams 948
38. Dwight Evans 941
Craig Biggio 941
40. Dave Parker 940
41. Eddie Mathews 938
42. Harold Baines 921
Goose Goslin 921
44. Willie McCovey 920

Molitor, Stargell, Mantle, Williams, Mathews, Goslin, and McCovey are in the Hall of Fame. McGriff and Baines are not yet eligible, but are not considered highly likely to be elected. Parker is on the HOF ballot, but is not expected to be elected.

Biggio update for May 30

2007-04-03T04:22:00.000-07:00

Biggio doubled and homered in 4 at bats, scoring 1 run and driving in 2 in the Astros 6-3 win over St. Louis.

The 2 hits give Biggio 2850, moving him past Brooks Robinson and into a tie with Jesse Burkett for 39th all time in hits.

The double was Biggio's 624th, tying him with Hank Aaron for 9th all-time in doubles.

The double and home run moved Biggio past Dave Parker and into a tie with Dwight Evans for 38th all time in extra base hits, with 941.

Biggio update for May 29

2007-04-03T04:20:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 3 at bats but was hit by a pitch once in the Astros 3-1 loss to the Cardinals.

He became the 24th player to reach 10000 at bats.

Biggio update for May 28

2007-04-03T04:18:00.000-07:00

Biggio pinch hit and made out in his only at bat in the Astros 5-4 win in 10 innings over the Pirates.

Biggio update for May 27

2007-04-03T04:15:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled in 4 at bats, scored 2 runs, and drove in 1 run, and walked 5 times in the Astros 8-7, 18-inning loss to Pittsburgh. He was caught stealing once.

The hit tied Biggio with Brooks Robinson for 40th all time in hits, with 2848.

Biggio's single left him tied with Julio Franco, who had 2 singles today, for 59th all time and 1st among active players in singles with 1909.

Biggio update for May 26

2007-04-03T04:14:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 5 at bats in the Astros 12-5 loss to the Pirates.

Biggio update for May 25

2007-04-03T04:13:00.000-07:00

Biggio pinch hit and made out in his only at bat as the Astros lost 8-5 to the Nationals.

Biggio update for May 24

2007-04-03T04:11:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled in 3 at bats and walked once in the Astros 4-1 loss to the Nationals.

The single moved Biggio past Julio Franco into sole possession of 59th all time and 1st among active players in singles, with 1908.

Biggio update for May 23

2007-04-03T04:09:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats in the Astros 4-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Biggio update for May 22 - another great game

2007-04-02T19:44:00.000-07:00

Biggio had 4 hits (a double and 3 singles) in 5 at bats, walked once, scored twice, and drove in 3 runs in the Astros 10-3 win over the Nationals.

It was Biggio's 2607th game, breaking his tie with Dwight Evans and giving him sole possession of 33rd all-time in games.

The 3 singles give Biggio 1907, moving him into a tie with Julio Franco for 59th all time and 1st among active players in singles.

The double was Biggio's 939th extra base hit, breaking his tie with Eddie Mathews and giving him sole possession of 40th all-time in extra base hits.

Biggio update for May 21

2007-04-02T19:31:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a double in 3 at bats, scored a run, and walked once in the Astros 5-0 win over the Rangers.

The game was Biggio's 2606th, tying him with Dwight Evans for 33rd all-time in games.

The walk was Biggio's 1109th, breaking his tie with Ron Santo and giving him sole possession of 62nd all time in walks.

The double was Biggio's 938th extra base hit, tying him with Eddie Mathews for 40th all-time in extra base hits.

Biggio update for May 20

2007-04-02T19:30:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single and a double in 4 at bats as the Rangers shut out the Astros 6-0.

The 2 hits gave Biggio 2841, moving him out of his tie with Charlie Gehringer and into sole possession of 41st all time in hits.

Biggio update for May 19

2007-04-02T19:22:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 2 at bats but walked twice in the Astros 5-3 win over the Rangers.

The Astros did not play on May 18.

The 2 walks tie Biggio with Ron Santo for 62nd all time in walks, with 1108.

Apologies for a missing season

2007-04-02T13:38:00.000-07:00

Other, more pressing matters interfered with publication of the blog for most of last season.
I will be catching up on all the missing game-by-game information and career leaderboard progress.

Biggio update for May 17

2006-05-28T20:56:00.001-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 3 at bats and walked once in the Astros 10-1 loss to the Giants. He also made an error.

Biggio update for May 16

2006-05-28T20:56:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 3 at bats and walked once in the Astros 14-3 loss to the Giants.

The game was Biggio's 2602nd, breaking his tie with Luis Aparicio and giving him sole possession of 34th all time in games.

Biggio update for May 15

2006-05-20T15:39:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled and doubled in 4 at bats as the Astros lost 10-1 to the Giants.

The 2 hits gave Biggio 2839, tying him with Charlie Gehringer for 41st all time in hits.

The game was Biggio's 2601st, tying him with Luis Aparicio for 34th all time in games.

The single was Biggio's 1903rd. Julio Franco, who started the season at 1903, has 1906 career singles through games of May 15.

Biggio update for May 14

2006-05-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled in 4 at bats as the Astros beat the Rockies 3-0.

Biggio update for May 13

2006-05-20T15:19:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a double in 3 at bats and walked once in the Astros 2-1 loss to the Rockies.

The 3 at bats give Biggio 9951, moving him past Eddie Collins into 24th place all time in at bats.

The 2 total bases give Biggio 4351, breaking his tie with Eddie Mathews and giving him sole possession of 43rd all time in total bases.

Biggio update for May 12

2006-05-20T15:14:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled and homered in 5 at bats, scored 2 runs, and drove in 1 as the Astros beat the Rockies 12-2.

The 2 runs give Biggio 1722, breaking his tie with Jesse Burkett and giving him sole possession of 22nd all time in runs.

The 5 total bases give Biggio 4349, tying him with Eddie Mathews for 43rd all time in total bases.

Biggio update for May 11

2006-05-20T15:13:00.000-07:00

Biggio did not play as the Astros beat the Dodgers 4-2.

Biggio update for May 10

2006-05-20T15:06:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 5 at bats as the Astros lost to the Dodgers 9-6.

Biggio update for May 9

2006-05-20T15:05:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 5 at bats as the Astros lost to the Dodgers 12-7.

Biggio update for May 8

2006-05-20T14:53:00.000-07:00

Biggio doubled in 4 at bats, scored a run, and drove in a run in the Astros 7-5 loss to the Giants.

The run broke Biggio's tie with Willie Keeler and put him into a tie with Jesse Burkett for 22nd all time in runs, with 1720.

Biggio update for May 7

2006-05-20T14:49:00.000-07:00

Biggio pinch hit and made an out in his only plate appearance as the Astros lost to the Rockies 5-3.

Biggio update for May 6

2006-05-20T10:30:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats as the Astros lost 5-0 to the Rockies.

The 4 at bats give Biggio 9928, moving him past Andre Dawson into 25th all time in at bats.

Biggio update for May 5

2006-05-20T10:19:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled and doubled in 4 at bats, scored a run, and drove in a run in the Astros 5-4 loss to the Rockies.

The run ties Biggio with Wee Willie Keeler for 23rd all time in runs.

Biggio update for May 4

2006-05-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 4 at bats in the Astros 4-3 victory over the Cardinals.

Biggio update for May 3

2006-05-20T10:12:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 4 at bats, drew a walk, and scored 2 runs in the Astros 5-4 victory over St. Louis.

Biggio update for May 2

2006-05-20T10:07:00.000-07:00

Biggio doubled and scored a run in 5 at bats in the Astros 8-5 win over Milwaukee.

The game was Biggio's 2589th, breaking his tie with Willie McCovey and giving him sole possession of 35th all time in games played.

The 5 at bats give Biggio 9912, moving him past Harold Baines into 26th all time in at bats.

Biggio update for May 1

2006-05-20T10:01:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled and doubled in 4 at bats and scored a run in the Astros 4-2 loss to the Brewers.

The game was Biggio's 2588th, tying him with Willie McCovey for 35th all time in games.

Biggio became the 28th player in history to reach base 4200 times.

Biggio update for April 30

2006-05-20T09:58:00.000-07:00

Biggio did not play in the Astros 3-2 victory over the Reds.

Biggio update for April 29

2006-05-20T09:54:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a double in 4 at bats as the Astros lost to the Reds 6-3.

The double broke Biggio's tie with Sam Crawford, giving hit sole possession of 44th all time in total bases, with 4330.

Biggio update for April 28

2006-05-20T09:48:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats and was hit by a pitch as the Astros lost to the Reds 5-4. The Astros had the day off April 27.

The hit by pitch extends Biggio's modern record to 276.

Biggio update for April 26

2006-04-27T00:21:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 5 at bats and scored a run in the Astros 8-5 win over the Dodgers.

The single gave Biggio his 4328th total base, tying him with Sam Crawford for 44th all time in total bases.

Biggio update for April 25

2006-04-27T00:17:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a double in 6 at bats, walked once, and scored a run as the Astros beat the Dodgers 4-3 in 14 innings.

The two total bases give Biggio 4327, breaking his tie with Goose Goslin and giving him sole possession of 45th all time in total bases.

Biggio update for April 24

2006-04-27T00:14:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats as the Astros lost to the Dodgers 6-2.

Biggio update for April 23 - another great game

2006-04-26T22:14:00.000-07:00

Biggio had 4 hits (2 singles, a double, and a home run) in 4 at bats, walked once, scored 2 runs, and drove in 1 run in the Astros 7-2 win over the Pirates.

The 8 total bases give Biggio 4325, tying him with Goose Goslin for 45th all time in total bases.

The 2 singles give Biggio 1893, moving him past Tim Raines into 60th place all time in singles.

Biggio update for April 22

2006-04-26T22:08:00.001-07:00

Biggio singled, doubled, and homered in 5 at bats, scored 3 runs, and drove in 1 run in the Astros 3-0 win over the Pirates.

Biggio update for April 21

2006-04-26T22:08:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled twice and doubled in 4 at bats as the Astros beat the Pirates 3-2.

The Astros had the day off on April 20.

The 3 hits gave Biggio 2813, moving him past George Sisler into 42nd all time in hits.

The 2 singles gave Biggio 1890, moving him past Vada Pinson into 61st all time in singles.

Biggio update for April 19

2006-04-26T21:18:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 3 at bats and drove in a run (with a sacrifice fly) as the Astros lost 7-2 to the Brewers.

The 3 at bats give Biggio 9867, breaking his tie with Reggie Jackson and giving him sole possession of 27th all time in at bats.

Biggio update for April 18

2006-04-26T21:10:00.000-07:00

Biggio hit a home run and singled twice in 5 at bats, scored 2 runs, and drove in 3 runs as the Astros beat the Brewers 13-12.

The home run was Biggio's 922nd extra base hit, breaking his tie with Goose Goslin and Harold Baines and giving him sole possession of 41st place in extra base hits.

The 5 at bats give Biggio 9864, tying him with Reggie Jackson for 27th all time in at bats.

Biggio update for April 17

2006-04-26T21:05:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled twice and doubled in 5 at bats, scored a run, and drove in a run as the Astros beat the Brewers 8-7.

The double was Biggio's 921st extra base hit, breaking his tie with Willie McCovey and tying him with Harold Baines and Goose Goslin for 41st all time in extra base hits.

Biggio update for April 16

2006-04-26T21:01:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hit by a pitch in his only plate appearance as the Astros beat the Diamondbacks 8-5.

The hit by pitch extended Biggio's modern record in this category to 275.

Biggio update for April 15

2006-04-26T20:52:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats as the Astros beat the Diamondbacks 10-0.

Biggio update for April 14

2006-04-26T20:18:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats as the Astros lost to the Diamondbacks 5-1. He also made an error.

It was Biggio's 2574th game, breaking his tie with Ozzie Smith and giving him sole possession of 36th all time in games.

Biggio update for April 13

2006-04-26T19:59:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in his only at bat as the Astros lost the first game of a doubleheader to the Giants 5-3. In the second game, Biggio had a single in 5 at bats, scored a run, and drove in a run as the Astros beat the Giants 8-0.

The 2 games give Biggio 2573, tying him with Ozzie Smith for 36th all time in games.

Biggio update for April 12

2006-04-26T19:58:00.000-07:00

The Astros game was rained out.

Biggio update for April 11

2006-04-26T19:56:00.000-07:00

The Astros game was rained out.

Biggio update for April 10

2006-04-26T19:50:00.000-07:00

Biggio doubled in 6 at bats and scored the game-winning run as the Astros beat the Nationals 5-4 in 12 innings.

The double was Biggio's 920th extra base hit, tying him with Willie McCovey for 43rd all time in extra base hits.

Biggio update for April 9

2006-04-26T19:47:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled in 4 at bats and drew a walk as the Astros beat Washington 7-3.

Biggio update for April 8

2006-04-26T19:44:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled in 4 at bats, scored a run, and was hit by a pitch as the Astros lost 12-8 to Washington.

The hit by pitch extended his modern record to 274.

The single was Biggio's 2800th hit.

Biggio update for April 7

2006-04-26T19:32:00.000-07:00

Biggio doubled in 3 at bats, walked once, scored a run and drove in a run as the Astros beat the Nationals 6-1.

The Astros had the day off April 6.

Biggio update for April 5

2006-04-26T19:23:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled and doubled in 4 at bats, scored 2 runs, drove in 1 run, and stole a base as the Astros beat the Marlins 6-5.

The double was Biggio's 606th, breaking his tie with Paul Molitor and Paul Waner and moving him into sole possession of 10th place all time in doubles.

The stolen base was Biggio's 408th, moving him past Chuck Knoblauch and into a tie with Tommy Harper for 61st all time in steals.

The runs give Biggio 1700 for his career.

Biggio update for April 4

2006-04-26T19:22:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats as the Astros lost to the Marlins 6-2.

Let's see if this works.

2006-04-26T18:35:00.000-07:00

Blogger has been unable to publish my files for most of the month, so every day I keep trying to do the (now-accumulating) daily updates.

Let's see if this one works.

Biggio update for April 3

2006-04-04T12:25:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a double in 4 at bats and scored the game's only run as the Astros beat the Marlins 1-0 on Opening Day.

The double was the 605th of Biggio's career, tying him with Paul Molitor and Paul Waner for 10th all time in doubles.

It was also his 917th extra base hit, moving him past Larry Walker into sole possession of 44th all time in extra base hits.

Where Biggio stands in other categories

2006-04-03T15:52:00.000-07:00

He's tied for 21st among active players in triples with 52 (that list includes Larry Walker, Ruben Sierra, who is currently in the minor leagues, and Marquis Grissom as active players), 27th among active players in runs batted in with 1063 (that list includes Rafael Palmeiro, Sammy Sosa, Jeff Bagwell, Juan Gonzalez, Ruben Sierra, Larry Walker, the newly retired Tino Martinez, John Olerud, and B.J. Surhoff as active players), 10th among active players in sacrifice bunts with 89, and tied for 20th among active players in sacrifice flies with 71 (that list includes Rafael Palmeiro, Ruben Sierra, B.J. Surhoff, Jeff Bagwell, John Olerud, Tino Martinez, Juan Gonzalez, the newly retired Bret Boone, and Sammy Sosa as active players).

Of course, he's also 24th all-time in strikeouts with 1557 - 4th among active players, behind Sosa (2194), Jim Thome (1762), and Jeff Bagwell (1558).

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in times hit by pitch

2006-04-03T15:51:00.000-07:00

Biggio's 273 times hit by pitch rank him first among active players, 1st among modern players, and 2nd all-time in that category. Jason Kendall, with 197, is the closest active player to him.

Here is who is around him on the all-time leaderboard:

1. Hughie Jennings 287
2. Craig Biggio 273
3. Tommy Tucker 272
4. Don Baylor 267
5. Ron Hunt 243
6. Dan McGann 230
7. Frank Robinson 198
8. Jason Kendall 197
9. Minnie Minoso 192
10. Jake Beckley 183

Jennings, Robinson, and Beckley are in the Hall of Fame. Minoso has some chance of selection by the Veterans Committee. Kendall is still active, but is not considered to be a candidate for election.

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in times on base

2006-04-03T15:42:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 3rd among active players and 38th all-time in times on base. One year later, he is 3rd among active players and 28th all time in times on base.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Barry Bonds 5146
2. Rafael Palmeiro 4460
3. Craig Biggio 4165
4. Jeff Bagwell 3843
5. Gary Sheffield 3743
6. Frank Thomas 3673
7. John Olerud 3602
8. Julio Franco 3448

Palmeiro's status is discussed below. Bagwell's status is discussed below. Olerud retired after the 2005 season.

All-time players:
23. Dave Winfield 4351
24. Al Kaline 4339
25. George Brett 4283
26. Paul Waner 4281
27. Lou Gehrig 4274
28. Craig Biggio 4165
29. Mickey Mantle 4161
30. Robin Yount 4156
31. Jimmie Foxx 4111
32. Rod Carew 4096
33. Charlie Gehringer 4075

Every player around Biggio on this list is in the Hall of Fame.

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in extra base hits

2006-04-03T15:41:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 10th among active players and 59th all-time in extra base hits. One year later, he is tied for 6th among active players and 24th all time in extra base hits.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Barry Bonds 1349
2. Rafael Palmeiro 1192
3. Ken Griffey 1002
4. Sammy Sosa 987
5. Jeff Bagwell 969
6. Craig Biggio 916
Larry Walker 916
8. Frank Thomas 906
9. Gary Sheffield 886
10. Luis Gonzalez 874
11. Manny Ramirez 861
12. Juan Gonzalez 847

Palmeiro and Sosa's status is discussed below. Bagwell's status is discussed below. Walker's status is discussed below. Juan Gonzalez is unsigned and may not be joining any team.

All-time players:
39. Dave Parker 940
40. Eddie Mathews 938
41. Harold Baines 921
Goose Goslin 921
43. Willie McCovey 920
44. Craig Biggio 916
Larry Walker 916
46. Paul Waner 909
47. Frank Thomas 906
48. Charlie Gehringer 904
49. Nap Lajoie 903
50. Harmon Killebrew 887

Mathews, Goslin, McCovey, Waner, Gehringer, Lajoie, and Killebrew are in the Hall of Fame. Thomas is still active and is considered a strong candidate for election to the Hall. Walker and Baines are not yet eligible (Walker has just retired) and are considered to have some chance at election. Parker is on the Hall of Fame ballot, but is not expected to be elected.

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in singles

2006-04-03T15:22:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 3rd among active players and 76th all-time in singles. One year later, he is 2nd among active players and 62nd all time in singles.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Julio Franco 1903
2. Craig Biggio 1879
3. Rafael Palmeiro 1828
4. Omar Vizquel 1798
5. B.J. Surhoff 1656
6. Steve Finley 1592
7. Marquis Grissom 1582

Palmeiro and Surhoff's status is discussed below. Grissom's status is discussed below.

All-time players:
57. Al Oliver 1918
58. Brett Butler 1913
59. Julio Franco 1903
60. Tim Raines 1892
61. Vada Pinson 1889
62. Craig Biggio 1879
63. Rusty Staub 1878
64. Maury Wills 1866
65. Fred Tenney 1862
66. Red Schoendienst 1860
67. Jake Daubert 1855

Schoendienst is in the Hall of Fame. Franco is still active, but is not considered to be a serious candidate for election. Raines is not yet eligible, but is not expected to be elected.

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in stolen bases

2006-04-03T15:10:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 6th among active players and 67th all-time in stolen bases. One year later, he is 5th among active players and tied for 62nd all time in stolen bases.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Kenny Lofton 567
2. Barry Bonds 506
3. Eric Young 457
4. Marquis Grissom 429
5. Craig Biggio 407
6. Tony Womack 362
7. Omar Vizquel 342
8. Steve Finley 313
9. Reggie Sanders 297
10. Luis Castillo 281
Johnny Damon 281

Grissom retired during 2006 spring training.

All-time players:
56. Bob Bescher 428
Mike Tiernan 428
58. Charlie Comiskey 419
Frankie Frisch 419
60. Jimmy Ryan 418
61. Tommy Harper 408
62. Craig Biggio 407
Chuck Knoblauch 407
64. Donie Bush 404
65. Frank Chance 401
66. Bill Lange 399
67. Willie Davis 398
68. Sam Mertes 396
Juan Samuel 396

Frisch and Chance are in the Hall of Fame (Comiskey is in as a contributor). Knoblauch is not yet eligible, but is not considered to have any chance of election.

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in walks

2006-04-03T15:03:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 11th among active players and 63rd all-time in walks. One year later, he is 8th among active players and 37th all time in walks.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Barry Bonds 2311
2. Frank Thomas 1466
3. Jeff Bagwell 1401
4. Rafael Palmeiro 1353
5. Gary Sheffield 1280
6. John Olerud 1275
7. Jim Thome 1257
8. Craig Biggio 1097
9. Ken Griffey 1038
10. Bernie Williams 1036
11. Chipper Jones 1009
12. Luis Gonzalez 989
13. Jason Giambi 979

Palmeiro and Olerud's status is discussed below. Bagwell's status is discussed below.

All-time players:
58. Harry Hooper 1136
59. Jimmy Sheckard 1135
60. Brett Butler 1129
Cal Ripken 1129
62. Ron Santo 1108
63. Craig Biggio 1097
64. George Brett 1096
65. Paul Molitor 1094
66. Lu Blue 1092
Stan Hack 1092
68. Paul Waner 1091

Hooper, Brett, Molitor, and Waner are in the Hall of Fame. Santo is considered a strong candidate for Veterans Committee selection to the Hall of Fame. Ripken is not yet eligible, but is considered a shoo-in for election when eligible.

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in doubles

2006-04-03T14:48:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 2nd among active players and 18th all-time in doubles. One year later, he is 1st among active players and 37th all time in doubles.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Craig Biggio 604
2. Rafael Palmeiro 585
3. Barry Bonds 564
4. John Olerud 500
5. Luis Gonzalez 495
6. Jeff Bagwell 488

Palmeiro and Olerud's status is discussed below. Bagwell's status is discussed below.

All-time players:
7. Carl Yastrzemski 646
8. Honus Wagner 640
9. Hank Aaron 624
10. Paul Molitor 605
Paul Waner 605
12. Craig Biggio 604
13. Cal Ripken 603
14. Rafael Palmeiro 585
15. Robin Yount 583
16. Cap Anson 581
17. Wade Boggs 578

Yastrzemski, Wagner, Aaron, Molitor, Waner, Young, Anson, and Boggs are in the Hall of Fame. Ripken is not yet eligible, but is considered a shoo-in for election. Palmeiro has not yet officially retired, but his chance of HOF election is questionable due to his suspension for steroid use.

Of the players above Biggio in all-time doubles, only Pete Rose (ineligible due to his ban from baseball) is not in the Hall of Fame.

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in total bases

2006-04-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 9th among active players and 66th all-time in total bases. One year later, he is 5th among active players and 46th all time in total bases.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Barry Bonds 5584
2. Rafael Palmeiro 5388
3. Sammy Sosa 4511
4. Ken Griffey 4414
5. Craig Biggio 4283
6. Jeff Bagwell 4213
7. Gary Sheffield 4153
8. Steve Finley 3966
9. Frank Thomas 3949
10. Larry Walker 3904

Palmeiro's and Sosa's status is discussed below. Bagwell's status is discussed below. Walker retired after the 2005 season.

All-time players:
41. Dave Parker 4405
42. Mike Schmidt 4404
43. Eddie Mathews 4349
44. Sam Crawford 4328
45. Goose Goslin 4325
46. Craig Biggio 4283
47. Brooks Robinson 4270
48. Eddie Collins 4268
49. Vada Pinson 4264
50. Tony Gwynn 4259
51. Charlie Gehringer 4257

Schmidt, Mathews, Crawford, Goslin, Robinson, Collins, and Gehringer are in the Hall of Fame. Gwynn is not yet eligible for the Hall, but is considered to be a shoo-in for election. Parker is on the Hall of Fame ballot, but is not expected to be elected.

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in hits

2006-04-03T14:20:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 4th among active players and 67th all-time in hits. One year later, he is 2nd among active players and 43rd all time in hits.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Rafael Palmeiro 3020
2. Craig Biggio 2795
3. Barry Bonds 2742
4. Julio Franco 2521
5. Steve Finley 2426
6. Gary Sheffield 2345
7. B.J. Surhoff 2326

Palmeiro and Surhoff's status is discussed below.

All-time players:
38. Harold Baines 2866
39. Jesse Burkett 2850
40. Brooks Robinson 2848
41. Charlie Gehringer 2839
42. George Sisler 2812
43. Craig Biggio 2795
44. Andre Dawson 2774
45. Vada Pinson 2757
46. Luke Appling 2749
47. Al Oliver 2743
48. Barry Bonds 2742

Burkett, Robinson, Gehringer, Sisler, and Appling are in the Hall of Fame. Dawson is on the Hall of Fame ballot, and stands a decent chance of election. Baines is not yet eligible, and stands some chance of election. Bonds is still active, and his chances for election are questionable due to the reports of long-standing steroid use.

Craig Biggio among all-time leaders in runs

2006-04-03T14:02:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 3rd among active players and 40th all-time in runs. One year later, he is 2nd among active players and 24th all time in runs.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Barry Bonds 2078
2. Craig Biggio 1697
3. Rafael Palmeiro 1663
4. Jeff Bagwell 1517
5. Sammy Sosa 1422
6. Gary Sheffield 1411
7. Ken Griffey 1405

Palmeiro and Sosa's status is discussed below. Bagwell is on the disabled list and has acknowledged that he may never play again.

All-time players:
19. Jimmie Foxx 1751
20. Honus Wagner 1736
21. Jim O'Rourke 1729
22. Jesse Burkett 1720
23. Willie Keeler 1719
24. Craig Biggio 1697
25. Billy Hamilton 1690
26. Bid McPhee 1678
27. Mickey Mantle 1677
28. Dave Winfield 1669
29. Rafael Palmeiro 1663

All of the players on this list around Biggio are in the Hall of Fame except Palmeiro, who is not yet officially retired and whose chances for HOF election are questionable due to his suspension for steroid use.

Of the players ahead of Biggio in runs, only Rickey Henderson (not yet eligible for the Hall, but considered a shoo-in for election), Pete Rose (ineligible due to his ban from Major League Baseball), and Barry Bonds (still active, but with his HOF future questionable due to reports of long-lasting steroid use) are not in the Hall of Fame.

Biggio among all-time leaders in at bats

2006-04-03T13:49:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 2nd among active players and 48th all-time in at bats. One year later, he is 3rd among active players and 28th all time in at bats.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Rafael Palmeiro 10472
2. Craig Biggio 9811
3. Barry Bonds 9140
4. Steve Finley 8877
5. Julio Franco 8422
6. Sammy Sosa 8401
7. Omar Vizquel 8387

Palmeiro and Sosa's status is discussed below.

All-time players:
23. Frank Robinson 10006
24. Eddie Collins 9949
25. Andre Dawson 9927
26. Harold Baines 9908
27. Reggie Jackson 9864
28. Craig Biggio 9811
29. Tony Perez 9778
30. Rusty Staub 9720
31. Vada Pinson 9645
32. Nap Lajoie 9589
33. Sam Crawford 9570

Robinson, Collins, Jackson, Perez, Lajoie, and Crawford are in the Hall of Fame. Dawson is on the Hall of Fame ballot, and is fairly likely to be elected. Baines is not yet eligible, and has some chance of induction.

Biggio among all-time leaders in games played

2006-04-03T13:27:00.000-07:00

After the 2004 season, Biggio was 4th among active players and 65th all-time in games played. One year later, he is 3rd among active players and 37th all time in games played.

Here is who is around him:

Active players:
1. Rafael Palmeiro 2831
2. Barry Bonds 2730
3. Craig Biggio 2564
4. Steve Finley 2401
5. Julio Franco 2377
6. B.J. Surhoff 2313
7. Omar Vizquel 2290
8. Sammy Sosa 2240

Palmeiro and Sosa have not officially retired, but are unsigned and appear likely to retire. Surhoff is also unsigned and may retire.

All-time players:
32. Lou Brock 2616
33. Dwight Evans 2606
34. Luis Aparicio 2601
35. Willie McCovey 2588
36. Ozzie Smith 2573
37. Craig Biggio 2564
38. Paul Waner 2549
39. Ernie Banks 2528
40. Cap Anson 2523
41. Bill Buckner 2517
Sam Crawford 2517

Brock, Aparicio, McCovey, Smith, Waner, Banks, Anson, and Crawford are in the Hall of Fame.

Biggio wins Hutch Award

2006-04-03T13:16:00.000-07:00

Craig Biggio has been named Major League Baseball's 2005 Hutch Award winner. The award, named for former player and manager Fred Hutchinson, honors the player who best displays honor, courage, and dedication to baseball both on and off the field.

Biggio playoff tracker for October 26

2006-04-03T13:15:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 4 at bats as the Astros lost 1-0 to the White Sox in Game 4 of the World Series. This capped off a sweep of the World Series. Biggio has signed a contract for 2006.

Biggio playoff tracker for October 25

2006-04-03T13:11:00.000-07:00

Biggio singled and doubled in 6 at bats, drew a walk, scored 2 runs, and drove in 1 run as the Astros lost 7-5 in 14 innings to the White Sox in Game 3 of the World Series.

Biggio playoff tracker for October 23

2006-04-03T13:10:00.000-07:00

Biggio was hitless in 4 at bats as the Astros lost 7-6 to the White Sox in Game 2 of the World Series.

Biggio playoff tracker for October 22

2006-04-03T13:08:00.000-07:00

Biggio had a single in 4 at bats and scored a run as the Astros lost 5-3 to the White Sox in Game 1 of the World Series.

Biggio playoff tracker for October 19

2006-04-03T13:07:00.000-07:00

Biggio had 2 singles in 5 at bats, scored 1 run, and drove in 1 run as the Astros beat the Cardinals 5-1 to win the National League Championship Series 4 games to 2 and advance to the first World Series in team history.

Biggio playoff tracker for October 17

2006-04-03T13:03:00.000-07:00

Biggio had 2 singles in 4 at bats, scored a run, and drove in a run as the Astros lost 5-4 to the Cardinals in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series.