by Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-5 in the Astros 4-1 loss to the Mets. His batting average is .253. The Astros are off tomorrow as they travel home to face the Cubs.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
September 8: New York (NL): Did Not Play
by Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 3-1 loss to the Mets. Game four tomorrow.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 3-1 loss to the Mets. Game four tomorrow.
September 7: New York (NL): 0 Hits, 3046 Career Total
by Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-4 in the Astros 11-3 loss to the Mets. His batting average is .253. Game three tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 0-4 in the Astros 11-3 loss to the Mets. His batting average is .253. Game three tomorrow.
Friday, September 7, 2007
September 6: New York (NL): 0 Hits, 3046 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-4, with two strikeouts in the Astros 11-3 loss to the New York Mets. His current batting average is .253. There are 21 games left in the season with Biggio holding at 3046 career hits.
Game two against the Mets is at 12:10 EDT tomorrow (New York time).
Craig Biggio went 0-4, with two strikeouts in the Astros 11-3 loss to the New York Mets. His current batting average is .253. There are 21 games left in the season with Biggio holding at 3046 career hits.
Game two against the Mets is at 12:10 EDT tomorrow (New York time).
September 5: Milwaukee: Did Not Play
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 14-2 loss to the Brewers. Tomorrow is a rest day as they travel to New York for a three game series against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 14-2 loss to the Brewers. Tomorrow is a rest day as they travel to New York for a three game series against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.
September 4: Milwaukee: 1 Hits, 3046 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio got into the game again as a pinch hitter as the Astros lost to the Brewers 5-3. He got one hit to increase his total to 3046.
Here is his performance
8th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Brian Shouse, 1-1, 2.22 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: singles on a soft ground ball to shortstop J.J. Hardy
Current batting average: .255
Craig Biggio got into the game again as a pinch hitter as the Astros lost to the Brewers 5-3. He got one hit to increase his total to 3046.
Here is his performance
8th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Brian Shouse, 1-1, 2.22 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: singles on a soft ground ball to shortstop J.J. Hardy
Current batting average: .255
Monday, September 3, 2007
September 3: Milwaukee: 0 Hits, 3045 Career Total
By Robert Kelly
Criag Biggio got into game one of the three game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, in the eighth inning, pinch hitting for pitcher Orlando Palmeiro.
Here are his stats:
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Brian Shouse, 1-1, 2.27 ERA)
1: foul
2: sacrifice fly to right fielder Corey Hart, scoring Luke Scott.
Current batting average: .253
Biggio is now eight hits shy of tying Rod Carew on the All Time Hit List with 3053 and Rickey Henderson with 3055. They are 21st and 20th, respectively, on the list with 24 games remaining for the season. The Astros play twelve games on the road and twelve games at home.
Criag Biggio got into game one of the three game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, in the eighth inning, pinch hitting for pitcher Orlando Palmeiro.
Here are his stats:
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Brian Shouse, 1-1, 2.27 ERA)
1: foul
2: sacrifice fly to right fielder Corey Hart, scoring Luke Scott.
Current batting average: .253
Biggio is now eight hits shy of tying Rod Carew on the All Time Hit List with 3053 and Rickey Henderson with 3055. They are 21st and 20th, respectively, on the list with 24 games remaining for the season. The Astros play twelve games on the road and twelve games at home.
September 2: Chicago (NL): 0 Hits, 3045 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-4 in the Astros' 6-5 loss to the Cubs. He remains at 3045 career hits.
Craig Biggio went 0-4 in the Astros' 6-5 loss to the Cubs. He remains at 3045 career hits.
September 1: Chicago (NL): Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 4-3 loss to the Cubs.
Game three tomorrow.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 4-3 loss to the Cubs.
Game three tomorrow.
August 31: Chicago (NL): 2 Hits, 3045 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio found Chicago to his liking, going 2-5, with two strikeouts, as the Houston Astros defeated the Cubs 6-1.
He raised his career hits total to 3045, raising his batting average to .256.
Game two is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio found Chicago to his liking, going 2-5, with two strikeouts, as the Houston Astros defeated the Cubs 6-1.
He raised his career hits total to 3045, raising his batting average to .256.
Game two is tomorrow.
August 30: St. Louis: 1 Hit, 3043 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio pinch hit for Chad Qualls in the third game of the three game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. He got one hit, raising his career hit total to 3043 to help the Astros to a 2-1 win.
Biggio and the Astros travel to Chicago for a three game series against the Cubs tomorrow.
Craig Biggio pinch hit for Chad Qualls in the third game of the three game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. He got one hit, raising his career hit total to 3043 to help the Astros to a 2-1 win.
Biggio and the Astros travel to Chicago for a three game series against the Cubs tomorrow.
August 29: St. Louis: 1 Hit, 3042 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got one hit, raising his career hits total to 3029, in the Astros' 7-0 win over the Cardinals.
He had two runs.
Game three is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio got one hit, raising his career hits total to 3029, in the Astros' 7-0 win over the Cardinals.
He had two runs.
Game three is tomorrow.
August 28: St. Louis: 1 Hit, 3041 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got one hit in four at bats, raising his career hits total to 3041 in the Houston Astros 7-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Craig Biggio got one hit in four at bats, raising his career hits total to 3041 in the Houston Astros 7-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
August 26: Pittsburgh: 0 Hits, 3040 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-1 in the role of pinch hitter, in the Houston Astros 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .252.
Craig Biggio went 0-1 in the role of pinch hitter, in the Houston Astros 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .252.
August 25: Pittsburgh: 1 Hit, 3040 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average is .253.
Game three of the three game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average is .253.
Game three of the three game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates is tomorrow.
August 24: Pittsburgh: 0 Hits, 3039 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-4, with two strikeouts, in the Houston Astros 8-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average is .253.
Game two of the three game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 0-4, with two strikeouts, in the Houston Astros 8-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average is .253.
Game two of the three game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates is tomorrow.
August 23: Washington: 1 Hit, 3039 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-5, scoring one run in the Astros 7-6 loss to the Padres.
His batting average is .255 along with increasing his career hits total to 3039.
A three game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates begins tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 1-5, scoring one run in the Astros 7-6 loss to the Padres.
His batting average is .255 along with increasing his career hits total to 3039.
A three game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates begins tomorrow.
August 22: Washington: 2 Hits, 3038 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 2-4, scoring one run in the Astros 3-2 win over the Padres.
His batting average rose to .256 along with increasing his career hits total to 3038.
Game four of the four game series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 2-4, scoring one run in the Astros 3-2 win over the Padres.
His batting average rose to .256 along with increasing his career hits total to 3038.
Game four of the four game series is tomorrow.
August 21: Washington: 3 Hits, 3036 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio had a tremendous game, going 3 for 6, along with scoring two runs and four RBIs in the Astros 11-6 loss to the Padres.
His batting average rose to .254 along with increasing his career hits total to 3036.
Game three of the four game series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio had a tremendous game, going 3 for 6, along with scoring two runs and four RBIs in the Astros 11-6 loss to the Padres.
His batting average rose to .254 along with increasing his career hits total to 3036.
Game three of the four game series is tomorrow.
August 20: Washington: 1 Hit, 3033 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got one hit in four at bats to raise his career hits total to 3033. His batting average reminded at .250 as the Astros lost to the Washington Nationals 7-0.
Game two of the four game series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio got one hit in four at bats to raise his career hits total to 3033. His batting average reminded at .250 as the Astros lost to the Washington Nationals 7-0.
Game two of the four game series is tomorrow.
August 19: San Diego: Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres.
They return to Houston for a four game series against the Washington Nationals tomorrow.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres.
They return to Houston for a four game series against the Washington Nationals tomorrow.
August 18: San Diego: 1 Hit, 3032 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-1, pinch hitting for pitcher Dave Borkowski, in the Houston Astros 3-22 win over the San Diego Padres. His batting average is currently .250 and is career hits total is 3032.
The third game of the three game series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 1-1, pinch hitting for pitcher Dave Borkowski, in the Houston Astros 3-22 win over the San Diego Padres. His batting average is currently .250 and is career hits total is 3032.
The third game of the three game series is tomorrow.
August 17: San Diego: 0 Hits, 3031 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-4 in the Houston Astros 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. He struck out once andd his batting average is currently .248. His career hits total remains at 3031.
The second game of the three game series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 0-4 in the Houston Astros 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. He struck out once andd his batting average is currently .248. His career hits total remains at 3031.
The second game of the three game series is tomorrow.
August 16: Los Angeles (NL): 2 Hits, 3031 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 2-6 in the Houston Astros 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He had two hits and his batting average is currently .251. His career hits total remains at 3031.
A three game series against the San Diego Padres begins tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 2-6 in the Houston Astros 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He had two hits and his batting average is currently .251. His career hits total remains at 3031.
A three game series against the San Diego Padres begins tomorrow.
August 15: Los Angeles (NL): Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career hits total remains at 3029.
Game four of the four game series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career hits total remains at 3029.
Game four of the four game series is tomorrow.
August 14 : Los Angeles (NL): Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career hits total remains at 3029.
Game three of the four game series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career hits total remains at 3029.
Game three of the four game series is tomorrow.
August 13: Los Angeles (NL): Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career hits total remains at 3029.
Game two of the four game series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career hits total remains at 3029.
Game two of the four game series is tomorrow.
August 12: Milwaukee: 1 Hit, 3029 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He had 1 RBI and struck out twice. His current batting average is .248 and his career hits total is 3029.
A four game series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers begins tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He had 1 RBI and struck out twice. His current batting average is .248 and his career hits total is 3029.
A four game series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers begins tomorrow.
Friday, August 24, 2007
August 11: Milwaukee: 2 Hits, 3028 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 2-4 in the Houston Astros 7-4 loss to the Milwaukee Breewers.
He now has 3028 career hits.
Craig Biggio went 2-4 in the Houston Astros 7-4 loss to the Milwaukee Breewers.
He now has 3028 career hits.
August 10: Milwaukee: 2 Hit, 3026 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 2-6 in the Houston Astros 5-4 loss to the Milwaukee Breewers.
He now has 3026 career hits.
Craig Biggio went 2-6 in the Houston Astros 5-4 loss to the Milwaukee Breewers.
He now has 3026 career hits.
August 8: Chicago (NL): 1 Hit, 3024 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-5 in the Houston Astros 8-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
He now has 3024 career hits, passing St. Louis Cardinal Lou Brock on the All Time Hits List. Brock has 3023.
Craig Biggio went 1-5 in the Houston Astros 8-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
He now has 3024 career hits, passing St. Louis Cardinal Lou Brock on the All Time Hits List. Brock has 3023.
August 7: Chicago (NL): 1 Hit, 3023 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
He now has 3023 career hits. Game three of the three game series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
He now has 3023 career hits. Game three of the three game series is tomorrow.
August 6: Chicago (NL): 0 Hits, 3022 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-3 in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs.
He remains at 3022 career hits. Game two of the three games series is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 0-3 in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs.
He remains at 3022 career hits. Game two of the three games series is tomorrow.
Monday, August 6, 2007
August 5: Florida: Biggio Did Not Play, 3022 Career Hits
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros “second day in a row” 6-5 loss to the Florida Marlins. He remains at 3022 career hits.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros “second day in a row” 6-5 loss to the Florida Marlins. He remains at 3022 career hits.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
August 4: Florida: Biggio Did Not Play, 3022 Career Hits
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 6-5 loss to the Florida Marlins. Game three is on Sunday.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 6-5 loss to the Florida Marlins. Game three is on Sunday.
August 3: Florida: 1 Hit, 3022 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went one for four at the plate in the Houston Astros 8-2 win over the Florida Marlins. His career hits total is now 3022.
Craig Biggio went one for four at the plate in the Houston Astros 8-2 win over the Florida Marlins. His career hits total is now 3022.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
August 2: Atlanta: 0 Hits, 3021 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
For the second game in a row, Craig Biggio saw action in the game as a pinch hitter
He replaced Chad Qualls in the 11th inning, grounding out on a throw from third baseman Willie Harris to first baseman Mark Teixeira.
11th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ron Mahay, 2-0, 2.57 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: grounded out on a throw from third baseman Willie Harris ti first baseman Mark Teixeira.
Current batting average: .247
For the second game in a row, Craig Biggio saw action in the game as a pinch hitter
He replaced Chad Qualls in the 11th inning, grounding out on a throw from third baseman Willie Harris to first baseman Mark Teixeira.
11th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ron Mahay, 2-0, 2.57 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: grounded out on a throw from third baseman Willie Harris ti first baseman Mark Teixeira.
Current batting average: .247
August 1: Atlanta: 0 Hits, 3021 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio again saw limited action in the Houston Astros 12-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He came into the game in the 7th inning as a pinch hitter, replacing Trever Miller. He went hitless and grounded out on a throw from catcher Brian McCann to first baseman Mark Teixeria.
The following is the breakdown of his one at bat:
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Oscar Villarreal, 1-0, 3.73 ERA)
1: grounds out on a throw from catcher Brian McCann to first baseman Mark Teixeria.
Current batting average: .247
Game three of the series will be tomorrow night in Atlanta.
Craig Biggio again saw limited action in the Houston Astros 12-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He came into the game in the 7th inning as a pinch hitter, replacing Trever Miller. He went hitless and grounded out on a throw from catcher Brian McCann to first baseman Mark Teixeria.
The following is the breakdown of his one at bat:
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Oscar Villarreal, 1-0, 3.73 ERA)
1: grounds out on a throw from catcher Brian McCann to first baseman Mark Teixeria.
Current batting average: .247
Game three of the series will be tomorrow night in Atlanta.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
July 31: Atlanta: 1 Hit, 3021 Career Total
By Robert Kelly
The Houston Astros dropped the first game of their three game series with the Atlanta Braves by the score of 12-4.
Craig Biggio started at second base, going 1 for 4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
He is now at 3021 career hits, passing Rafael Palmerio on the list to take sole possession of 23rd place. Next on the career hits list is Lou Brock with 3023.
Here is his performance for tonight's game.
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Chuck James, 9-6, 3.70 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: flies out to left fielder Willie Harris
Current batting average: .247
3rd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing James)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: foul
7: foul
8: flies out to left fielder Willie Harris
Current batting average: .246
5th inning: DOUBLE (still facing James)
1: called strike
2: doubles on a fly ball to right fielder Jeff Francoeur
Current batting average: .245
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Tyler Yates, 2-3, 5.16 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: foul
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .248
Game two will be tomorrow in Atlanta.
The Houston Astros dropped the first game of their three game series with the Atlanta Braves by the score of 12-4.
Craig Biggio started at second base, going 1 for 4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
He is now at 3021 career hits, passing Rafael Palmerio on the list to take sole possession of 23rd place. Next on the career hits list is Lou Brock with 3023.
Here is his performance for tonight's game.
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Chuck James, 9-6, 3.70 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: flies out to left fielder Willie Harris
Current batting average: .247
3rd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing James)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: foul
7: foul
8: flies out to left fielder Willie Harris
Current batting average: .246
5th inning: DOUBLE (still facing James)
1: called strike
2: doubles on a fly ball to right fielder Jeff Francoeur
Current batting average: .245
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Tyler Yates, 2-3, 5.16 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: foul
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .248
Game two will be tomorrow in Atlanta.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
July 29: San Diego: 0 Hits, 3020 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio did not start in the Houston Astros 18-11 loss to the San Diego Padres. Chris Burke started at second base.
Biggio came into the game in the 5th inning as a pinch hitter, replacing pitcher Dave Borkowski.
5th inning: POPS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dave Brocail, 2-1, 4.43 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: called strike
5: foul
6: pops out to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez
Current batting average: .248
The Astros will have a day off on Monday as they travel to Atlanta to face the Braves for the first time this season.
Craig Biggio did not start in the Houston Astros 18-11 loss to the San Diego Padres. Chris Burke started at second base.
Biggio came into the game in the 5th inning as a pinch hitter, replacing pitcher Dave Borkowski.
5th inning: POPS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dave Brocail, 2-1, 4.43 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: called strike
5: foul
6: pops out to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez
Current batting average: .248
The Astros will have a day off on Monday as they travel to Atlanta to face the Braves for the first time this season.
July 28: San Diego: 0 Hits, 3020 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0 for 4 in the Houston Astros 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres.
Game four of the series on Sunday.
Craig Biggio went 0 for 4 in the Houston Astros 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres.
Game four of the series on Sunday.
July 27: San Diego: 1 Hit, 3020 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got another hit as the Houston Astros lost 9-5 to the San Diego Padres. He had 5 at bats.
Game three on Saturday.
Craig Biggio got another hit as the Houston Astros lost 9-5 to the San Diego Padres. He had 5 at bats.
Game three on Saturday.
July 26: San Diego: 2 Hits, 3019 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 2 for 5 with 2 runs, 1 RBI and 1 strikeout in the Houston Astros 7-1 in over the San Diego Padres.
He now has 3019 career hits.
Game two tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 2 for 5 with 2 runs, 1 RBI and 1 strikeout in the Houston Astros 7-1 in over the San Diego Padres.
He now has 3019 career hits.
Game two tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
July 25: Los Angeles (NL): 1 Hit, 3017 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He raised his career hits total to 3017.
His batting average is back to .250, for the nth time this season.
Biggio and the Astros will face the San Diego Padres in a four games series to end this current home stand.
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He raised his career hits total to 3017.
His batting average is back to .250, for the nth time this season.
Biggio and the Astros will face the San Diego Padres in a four games series to end this current home stand.
Biggio Announces Retirement
By Chris Price
In a copyrighted story in the Houston Chronicle, Craig Biggio announced he will retire from the Houston Astros and Major League Baseball at the end of the current season.
Most sportswriters who cover the Astros knew this day was coming. However it is still a blow that will send ripples through the Astros' organization for quite some time.
We will have further comments and commentary on this story later. In the meantime, below is the article from the Houston Chronicle.
Craig Biggio feels he has nothing left to prove on a baseball field. After a 20-year career in which he stayed with one franchise, played multiple positions at an All-Star level and joined the elite 3,000 hit club, the Houston Astros infielder said Tuesday he will retire at the end of this season.
"There are a lot of guys that have the game taken away from them by injury," he said. "For me to be able to walk away now, on top, on my own accord, I'm very happy with that. I'm in a good place. I think I've done everything that I was supposed to do on a baseball field. I have nothing to be disappointed about."
During a news conference in which he reminisced about his accomplished career, Biggio said his favorite baseball memory always will be from this June 28.
"The 3,000th-hit night was the best. I'll never forget that," he said. "I just can't believe it's over. It's gone by fast. I have no regrets. I played the game the right way."
Biggio is batting .250 with 24 doubles, six homers and 35 RBIs this season. He has 3,016 hits, four shy of tying Rafael Palmeiro for 23rd place.
A teary-eyed Biggio, the longest-tenured player in Astros history, said he will miss putting on his uniform every day and also will miss the fans.
"I just didn't want families bringing their kids to the game and saying, `He's just not the same guy we used to watch or the guy we really love and respect.' I didn't want that. I didn't want to be a player that played the game too long," he said.
Along with teammate and friend Jeff Bagwell, who retired before the start of this season, Biggio led the Astros to four division titles, the team's first NL pennant and trip to the World Series in 2005.
Moises Alou played three seasons with Biggio, in 1998 and 2000-2001.
"It doesn't surprise me because I know how hard he plays, how sore his body must be," said Alou, now with the New York Mets. "It was a great experience playing with him, I'm very happy to have an opportunity to play with him."
Biggio's 3,000th hit came one day shy of the 19th anniversary of his first career hit, a single off Orel Hershiser on June 29, 1988.
Biggio is the only player in major league history with 600 doubles, 250 homers, 3,000 hits and 400 steals. Biggio is a career .282 hitter. He has already been inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
A seven-time All-Star, Biggio starred at Seton Hall and was the 22nd player selected in the 1987 amateur draft. He caught his first four seasons.
He made his first All-Star game in 1991, but the Astros moved him to second base in 1992, a position he had never played. But he made the All-Star team again, ranking among the NL's top 10 in runs, walks and stolen bases.
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fter the Astros acquired Jeff Kent in 2002, Biggio moved to the outfield. When Kent left in 2004, Biggio returned to second.
"Moving to different positions definitely extended my survival rate," Biggio said.
Biggio considered leaving Houston when he became a free agent in 1995 and had an offer from Colorado. Astros owner Drayton McLane said he called Biggio every day for three weeks to persuade him to stay.
McLane said Biggio and Bagwell were the heartbeat of the Astros franchise. He commended Biggio for his intensity, his thrill to win and his desire to reach out to the fans.
"Craig, thanks for the thousands and thousands of memories," he said. "We'll be a better franchise because of the years that you were here."
Astros general manager Tim Purpura said Biggio and Bagwell set high standards for the franchise.
"Craig and Jeff have given us this legacy. And now we have to pass it on to the next generation of Astros," he said.
Biggio, his wife, Patty, and their three children live in Houston. He thanked his family at the news conference. His two sons sat next to him while his wife was in the audience.
"I can't justify being out of their lives any more. I want to be home," he said.
Biggio said he will be a part of the Astros organization but his first priority will be to spend time with his family and help coach his two sons in baseball.
During his two decades with the Astros, Biggio has become known in the city as much for his charitable work as for his play. He has been the national spokesman and fundraiser for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, which helps children with cancer, for more than a decade.
Biggio said he will miss opening day of the season, being on the field with his teammates as well as hearing fans chant "B-I-G-G-I-O," a familiar refrain around Minute Maid Park.
"A final message to my fans? Thank you. Thank you for opening up your living rooms and letting me in your lives for 20 years, and I love you guys."
In a copyrighted story in the Houston Chronicle, Craig Biggio announced he will retire from the Houston Astros and Major League Baseball at the end of the current season.
Most sportswriters who cover the Astros knew this day was coming. However it is still a blow that will send ripples through the Astros' organization for quite some time.
We will have further comments and commentary on this story later. In the meantime, below is the article from the Houston Chronicle.
Craig Biggio feels he has nothing left to prove on a baseball field. After a 20-year career in which he stayed with one franchise, played multiple positions at an All-Star level and joined the elite 3,000 hit club, the Houston Astros infielder said Tuesday he will retire at the end of this season.
"There are a lot of guys that have the game taken away from them by injury," he said. "For me to be able to walk away now, on top, on my own accord, I'm very happy with that. I'm in a good place. I think I've done everything that I was supposed to do on a baseball field. I have nothing to be disappointed about."
During a news conference in which he reminisced about his accomplished career, Biggio said his favorite baseball memory always will be from this June 28.
"The 3,000th-hit night was the best. I'll never forget that," he said. "I just can't believe it's over. It's gone by fast. I have no regrets. I played the game the right way."
Biggio is batting .250 with 24 doubles, six homers and 35 RBIs this season. He has 3,016 hits, four shy of tying Rafael Palmeiro for 23rd place.
A teary-eyed Biggio, the longest-tenured player in Astros history, said he will miss putting on his uniform every day and also will miss the fans.
"I just didn't want families bringing their kids to the game and saying, `He's just not the same guy we used to watch or the guy we really love and respect.' I didn't want that. I didn't want to be a player that played the game too long," he said.
Along with teammate and friend Jeff Bagwell, who retired before the start of this season, Biggio led the Astros to four division titles, the team's first NL pennant and trip to the World Series in 2005.
Moises Alou played three seasons with Biggio, in 1998 and 2000-2001.
"It doesn't surprise me because I know how hard he plays, how sore his body must be," said Alou, now with the New York Mets. "It was a great experience playing with him, I'm very happy to have an opportunity to play with him."
Biggio's 3,000th hit came one day shy of the 19th anniversary of his first career hit, a single off Orel Hershiser on June 29, 1988.
Biggio is the only player in major league history with 600 doubles, 250 homers, 3,000 hits and 400 steals. Biggio is a career .282 hitter. He has already been inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
A seven-time All-Star, Biggio starred at Seton Hall and was the 22nd player selected in the 1987 amateur draft. He caught his first four seasons.
He made his first All-Star game in 1991, but the Astros moved him to second base in 1992, a position he had never played. But he made the All-Star team again, ranking among the NL's top 10 in runs, walks and stolen bases.
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fter the Astros acquired Jeff Kent in 2002, Biggio moved to the outfield. When Kent left in 2004, Biggio returned to second.
"Moving to different positions definitely extended my survival rate," Biggio said.
Biggio considered leaving Houston when he became a free agent in 1995 and had an offer from Colorado. Astros owner Drayton McLane said he called Biggio every day for three weeks to persuade him to stay.
McLane said Biggio and Bagwell were the heartbeat of the Astros franchise. He commended Biggio for his intensity, his thrill to win and his desire to reach out to the fans.
"Craig, thanks for the thousands and thousands of memories," he said. "We'll be a better franchise because of the years that you were here."
Astros general manager Tim Purpura said Biggio and Bagwell set high standards for the franchise.
"Craig and Jeff have given us this legacy. And now we have to pass it on to the next generation of Astros," he said.
Biggio, his wife, Patty, and their three children live in Houston. He thanked his family at the news conference. His two sons sat next to him while his wife was in the audience.
"I can't justify being out of their lives any more. I want to be home," he said.
Biggio said he will be a part of the Astros organization but his first priority will be to spend time with his family and help coach his two sons in baseball.
During his two decades with the Astros, Biggio has become known in the city as much for his charitable work as for his play. He has been the national spokesman and fundraiser for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, which helps children with cancer, for more than a decade.
Biggio said he will miss opening day of the season, being on the field with his teammates as well as hearing fans chant "B-I-G-G-I-O," a familiar refrain around Minute Maid Park.
"A final message to my fans? Thank you. Thank you for opening up your living rooms and letting me in your lives for 20 years, and I love you guys."
July 24: Los Angeles (NL): 2 Hits, 3016 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 2-4, including 4 RBIs off of a grand slam homerun in the Houston Astros 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He raised his career hits to 3-16 and batting average to >250.
Game three is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 2-4, including 4 RBIs off of a grand slam homerun in the Houston Astros 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He raised his career hits to 3-16 and batting average to >250.
Game three is tomorrow.
July 23: Los Angeles (NL): 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-3 in the Houston Astros 10-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
His batting average dropped to .247.
Game two is tomorrow in their three game series.
Craig Biggio went 0-3 in the Houston Astros 10-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
His batting average dropped to .247.
Game two is tomorrow in their three game series.
July 22: Pittsburgh: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
July 21: Pittsburgh: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-1 in the pinch hitter role in the Hosuton Astros 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .249.
Craig Biggio went 0-1 in the pinch hitter role in the Hosuton Astros 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .249.
July 20: Pittsburgh: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-5 from the plate in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .250.
Craig Biggio went 0-5 from the plate in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .250.
July 18: Washington: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio saw action as a pinch hitter in the Houston Astros 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals. he went 0-1 with one RBI.
He remains at 3014 career hits.
Craig Biggio saw action as a pinch hitter in the Houston Astros 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals. he went 0-1 with one RBI.
He remains at 3014 career hits.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
July 17: Washington: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got into the game as a pinch hitter and hit a sacrifice fly to the Washington Nationals' center fielder Mook Logan. As a result, Lance Berkman scores, crediting Biggio with a single RBI.
The Astros pulled themselves out of a four game loosing streak, defeating the Nationals 4-2. Game three will be tomorrow at 12:05pm CDT.
Craig Biggio got into the game as a pinch hitter and hit a sacrifice fly to the Washington Nationals' center fielder Mook Logan. As a result, Lance Berkman scores, crediting Biggio with a single RBI.
The Astros pulled themselves out of a four game loosing streak, defeating the Nationals 4-2. Game three will be tomorrow at 12:05pm CDT.
July 16: Washington: 1 Hit, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio was back in the lineup at 2nd base in the Houston Astros 4-3 loss at RFK Stadium.
Biggio went 1-4 and increased is hit total to 3014.
Game two of the three game series is Tuesday at 6:05pm CDT.
Craig Biggio was back in the lineup at 2nd base in the Houston Astros 4-3 loss at RFK Stadium.
Biggio went 1-4 and increased is hit total to 3014.
Game two of the three game series is Tuesday at 6:05pm CDT.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
July 15: Chicago Cubs: 0 Hits, 3013 Career Total
By Chris Price
The Houston Astros dropped the third and final game by the score of 7-6 to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs also took the series by winning all three games.
This series was the first time since May of 1984 that the Cubs have swept the Astros at Wrigley Field.
Craig Biggio saw action again as a pinch hitter going 0-1 at the plate.
The Astros will now travel to Washington DC to face the Washington Nationals in a three game series.
5th inning STRUCK OUT (right handed pitcher Carlos Marmol, 2-0, 0.91 era)
1: ball
2: foul
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .255
The Houston Astros dropped the third and final game by the score of 7-6 to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs also took the series by winning all three games.
This series was the first time since May of 1984 that the Cubs have swept the Astros at Wrigley Field.
Craig Biggio saw action again as a pinch hitter going 0-1 at the plate.
The Astros will now travel to Washington DC to face the Washington Nationals in a three game series.
5th inning STRUCK OUT (right handed pitcher Carlos Marmol, 2-0, 0.91 era)
1: ball
2: foul
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .255
Biggio Could See Reduced Playing Time
By Robert H. Kelly
In a copyrighted story on CBS Sportline, it has been reported that Craig Biggio’s playing time could be reduced as manager Phil Garner takes time to evaluate Chris Burke’s performance at second base.
Craig Biggio's playing time could be reduced during the second half of the season, especially on the road, as the Houston Astros give Chris Burke a longer look at second base.
Biggio, who got his 3,000th hit on June 28, is OK with the arrangement, manager Phil Garner said Saturday, adding that the plan could change should Biggio go on a hitting tear. Burke started Saturday at second base and batted leadoff against the Chicago Cubs.
"It's difficult to have the conversation," Garner said, referring to Biggio, his 41-year-old second baseman who is one of the most popular players in Astros history. "And that's why it's subject to change."
Two years removed from a World Series appearance, the Astros began play Saturday with a 39-51 record. Biggio, who has not revealed his plans for after this season, was batting .256 in 81 games. Burke was hitting .235 in 51 games.
"Gar and I are trying to figure out what is going to be best for everybody, what's going on," Biggio said before Saturday's game. "We are going to play in all the games at home, that's a given. And we'll readjust on the road."
Biggio acknowledged he also has fans on the road who want to see him play.
I knew this action could be a possibility after Beeg achieved his 3000th hit. It could be a positive thing as it would give him a chance to rest and thus allow him to be stronger at the plate.
The report, if it indeed occurs, could also turn negative as he still can swing the bat and connect, thought obviously not as strongly as he did in his youth. He is current batting .255, which is 8th on the list for the Astros. His 83 hits this season is third to only Carlos Lee (104) and Hunter Pence (95). The reduction in his playing time could cause hit to lose his edge and not give him enough plate appearances to keep his skills sharp.
Either way, I feel Biggio will continue to hit no matter how many at bats he gets. In a season that had been plagued with pitching problems and inconsistencies at the plate, he joins Lee and Pence as the only Astros who have given fans consistent performances and any reasons to cheer during the Astros substandard season.
In a copyrighted story on CBS Sportline, it has been reported that Craig Biggio’s playing time could be reduced as manager Phil Garner takes time to evaluate Chris Burke’s performance at second base.
Craig Biggio's playing time could be reduced during the second half of the season, especially on the road, as the Houston Astros give Chris Burke a longer look at second base.
Biggio, who got his 3,000th hit on June 28, is OK with the arrangement, manager Phil Garner said Saturday, adding that the plan could change should Biggio go on a hitting tear. Burke started Saturday at second base and batted leadoff against the Chicago Cubs.
"It's difficult to have the conversation," Garner said, referring to Biggio, his 41-year-old second baseman who is one of the most popular players in Astros history. "And that's why it's subject to change."
Two years removed from a World Series appearance, the Astros began play Saturday with a 39-51 record. Biggio, who has not revealed his plans for after this season, was batting .256 in 81 games. Burke was hitting .235 in 51 games.
"Gar and I are trying to figure out what is going to be best for everybody, what's going on," Biggio said before Saturday's game. "We are going to play in all the games at home, that's a given. And we'll readjust on the road."
Biggio acknowledged he also has fans on the road who want to see him play.
I knew this action could be a possibility after Beeg achieved his 3000th hit. It could be a positive thing as it would give him a chance to rest and thus allow him to be stronger at the plate.
The report, if it indeed occurs, could also turn negative as he still can swing the bat and connect, thought obviously not as strongly as he did in his youth. He is current batting .255, which is 8th on the list for the Astros. His 83 hits this season is third to only Carlos Lee (104) and Hunter Pence (95). The reduction in his playing time could cause hit to lose his edge and not give him enough plate appearances to keep his skills sharp.
Either way, I feel Biggio will continue to hit no matter how many at bats he gets. In a season that had been plagued with pitching problems and inconsistencies at the plate, he joins Lee and Pence as the only Astros who have given fans consistent performances and any reasons to cheer during the Astros substandard season.
July 14: Chicago Cubs: 0 Hits, 3013 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio was used in the pinch hitter role in the Houston Astros' 9-3 loss the Chicago Cubs.
Biggio went 0-1 as his career hits total remained unchanged.
Here is a recap of his performance at the plate.
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ted Lilly, 9-4, 3.51 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: flies out to center fielder Jacque Jones
Current batting average: .255
Craig Biggio was used in the pinch hitter role in the Houston Astros' 9-3 loss the Chicago Cubs.
Biggio went 0-1 as his career hits total remained unchanged.
Here is a recap of his performance at the plate.
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ted Lilly, 9-4, 3.51 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: flies out to center fielder Jacque Jones
Current batting average: .255
Saturday, July 14, 2007
July 13: Chicago Cubs: 0 Hits, 3013 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Astros lost an afternoon game to the Chicago Cubs by the score of 6-0.
Craig Biggio kicked off the second half of the 2007 season going 0-4.
Game two is tomorrow at 2:55pm.
The Houston Astros lost an afternoon game to the Chicago Cubs by the score of 6-0.
Craig Biggio kicked off the second half of the 2007 season going 0-4.
Game two is tomorrow at 2:55pm.
July 8: New York Mets: Biggio Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 8-3 thumping of the New York Mets.
He is holding at 3013 career hit going into the All Star Break. He and the Astros again play on Friday on the road against the Chicago Cubs.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 8-3 thumping of the New York Mets.
He is holding at 3013 career hit going into the All Star Break. He and the Astros again play on Friday on the road against the Chicago Cubs.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
July 7: New York Mets: 1 Hit, 3013 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio went 1 for 5 in a marathon seventeen inning loss to the New York Mets. The Mets scored two runs in the top of the 17th to make the score 5-3 to break the tie. The Astros fell to 38-49 for the season.
The game went 5 hours and 17 minutes and used 7 relief pitchers.
Biggio was pulled in the top of the 11th, and replaced at second base by Chris Burke.
He now has 3014 career hits. His offensive stats are as follows:
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Tom Glavine, 7-6, 4.40 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: flies out to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .259
4th inning: SINGLE (still facing Glavine)
1: singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .262
5th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Glavine)
1: flies out to right fielder Shawn Green
Current batting average: .261
8th inning: GROUND OUT (facing right handed pitcher Aaron Heilman, 6-3, 3.83 ERA)
1: foul
2: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Aaron Heilman to first baseman Carlos Delgado
Current batting average: .260
10th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Guillermo Mota, 0-0, 6.65 era)
1: ball
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: ball
5: swinging strike
6: called strike
Current batting average: .259
Craig Biggio went 1 for 5 in a marathon seventeen inning loss to the New York Mets. The Mets scored two runs in the top of the 17th to make the score 5-3 to break the tie. The Astros fell to 38-49 for the season.
The game went 5 hours and 17 minutes and used 7 relief pitchers.
Biggio was pulled in the top of the 11th, and replaced at second base by Chris Burke.
He now has 3014 career hits. His offensive stats are as follows:
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Tom Glavine, 7-6, 4.40 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: flies out to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .259
4th inning: SINGLE (still facing Glavine)
1: singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .262
5th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Glavine)
1: flies out to right fielder Shawn Green
Current batting average: .261
8th inning: GROUND OUT (facing right handed pitcher Aaron Heilman, 6-3, 3.83 ERA)
1: foul
2: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Aaron Heilman to first baseman Carlos Delgado
Current batting average: .260
10th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Guillermo Mota, 0-0, 6.65 era)
1: ball
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: ball
5: swinging strike
6: called strike
Current batting average: .259
Friday, July 6, 2007
July 6: New York Mets: 1 Hit, 3012 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros faced off against the New York Mets in the second game of their four game series. This series will be the last for both teams before the All Star Break.
Biggio went 1 for 4 in the Astros 4-0 win over the New York Mets, giving him 3012 career hits. He played seven full innings and was replaced in the top of the eighth inning at second base by mark Loretta.
Game three of the series will be at 6:05pm tomorrow.
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Mike Pelfrey, 0-6, 6.11 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: called strike
Current batting average: .260
3rd inning: SINGLE (still facing Pelfrey)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: called strike
4: singles on a ground ball to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .262
5th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Pelfrey)
1: foul
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: foul
6: ball
7: foul
8: called strike
Current batting average: .261
7th inning: GROUND OUT (facing right handed pitcher Guillermo Mota 0-0, 7.32 ERA)
1: called strike
2: called strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: grounds out on a throw from third baseman David Wright to first baseman Carlos Delgado
Current batting average: .260
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros faced off against the New York Mets in the second game of their four game series. This series will be the last for both teams before the All Star Break.
Biggio went 1 for 4 in the Astros 4-0 win over the New York Mets, giving him 3012 career hits. He played seven full innings and was replaced in the top of the eighth inning at second base by mark Loretta.
Game three of the series will be at 6:05pm tomorrow.
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Mike Pelfrey, 0-6, 6.11 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: called strike
Current batting average: .260
3rd inning: SINGLE (still facing Pelfrey)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: called strike
4: singles on a ground ball to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .262
5th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Pelfrey)
1: foul
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: foul
6: ball
7: foul
8: called strike
Current batting average: .261
7th inning: GROUND OUT (facing right handed pitcher Guillermo Mota 0-0, 7.32 ERA)
1: called strike
2: called strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: grounds out on a throw from third baseman David Wright to first baseman Carlos Delgado
Current batting average: .260
Thursday, July 5, 2007
July 5: New York Mets: 2 Hits, 3011 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio got two hits in five at bats in the Houston Astros 6-2 loss to the New York Mets. He now has 3011 career hits, passing Wade Boggs (3010) to take 24th place on the all time hits list. Next up on the list is Rafael Palmeiro with 3020.
The Astros are now 37-49, while the Mets raised their record to 47-37. Game two will be tomorrow at 7:05pm.
Here is Biggio’s offense statistics:
1st inning: (facing right handed pitcher John Maine, 9-4, 2.74 ERA)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: foul
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .257
3rd inning: POPS OUT (still facing Maine)
1: called strike
2: pops out to shortstop Jose Reyes
Current batting average: .256
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Maine)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: singles on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .259
8th inning: GROUND RULE DOUBLE (still facing Maine)
1: called strike
2: ground rule double on a fly ball to right field
Current batting average: .261
9th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Billy Wagner, 1-0. 1.69 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: called strike
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .260
Craig Biggio got two hits in five at bats in the Houston Astros 6-2 loss to the New York Mets. He now has 3011 career hits, passing Wade Boggs (3010) to take 24th place on the all time hits list. Next up on the list is Rafael Palmeiro with 3020.
The Astros are now 37-49, while the Mets raised their record to 47-37. Game two will be tomorrow at 7:05pm.
Here is Biggio’s offense statistics:
1st inning: (facing right handed pitcher John Maine, 9-4, 2.74 ERA)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: foul
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .257
3rd inning: POPS OUT (still facing Maine)
1: called strike
2: pops out to shortstop Jose Reyes
Current batting average: .256
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Maine)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: singles on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .259
8th inning: GROUND RULE DOUBLE (still facing Maine)
1: called strike
2: ground rule double on a fly ball to right field
Current batting average: .261
9th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Billy Wagner, 1-0. 1.69 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: called strike
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .260
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
July 4: Philadelphia: 0 Hits, 3009 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio did not play second base today, but he did get into the game as a pinch hitter for pitcher Trever Miller.
He struck out and remains at 3009 career hits.
The Houston Astros dropped the game 8-3 to the Philadelphia Philles.
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Cole Hamels, 10-4, 3.72 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: swinging strike
Current batting average: .258
"This post was number 100 in the series on Craig Biggio."
Craig Biggio did not play second base today, but he did get into the game as a pinch hitter for pitcher Trever Miller.
He struck out and remains at 3009 career hits.
The Houston Astros dropped the game 8-3 to the Philadelphia Philles.
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Cole Hamels, 10-4, 3.72 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: swinging strike
Current batting average: .258
"This post was number 100 in the series on Craig Biggio."
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
July 3: Philadelphia: 2 Hits, 3009 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio went 2 for 5 in the Houston Astros' 13th inning 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Philles in the 13th inning on a home run by Hunter Pence. Biggio now has 3009 career hits which places him 25th on the list. He passed Al Kaline, who has 3007 hits. Wade Boggs is up next on the list with 3010.
Here is Beeg's batting performance for tonight.
1st inning: STRIKES OUT ON A FOUL TIP (facing right handed pitcher Adam Eaton, 7-5, 5.67 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: ball
6: foul tip
Current batting average: .256
2nd inning: SINGLE (still facing Eaton)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: singles on a line drive to left fielder Greg Dobbs
Current batting average: .258
5th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Eaton)
1: flies out to center fielder Michael Bourn
Current batting average: .257
7th inning: SACRIFICE BUNT (facing right handed pitcher Ryan Madson, 1-2, 3.80 ERA)
1: out on a sacrifice bunt to first baseman Ryan Howard
Current batting average: .257
9th inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Antonio Alfonseca, 3-1, 3.74 ERA)
1: foul
2: singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brown
Current batting average: .260
10th inning: WALK (facing left handed pitcher Mike Zagurski, 1-0, 4.72 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: ball
Current batting average: .260
Here is Beeg's batting performance for tonight.
1st inning: STRIKES OUT ON A FOUL TIP (facing right handed pitcher Adam Eaton, 7-5, 5.67 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: ball
6: foul tip
Current batting average: .256
2nd inning: SINGLE (still facing Eaton)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: singles on a line drive to left fielder Greg Dobbs
Current batting average: .258
5th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Eaton)
1: flies out to center fielder Michael Bourn
Current batting average: .257
7th inning: SACRIFICE BUNT (facing right handed pitcher Ryan Madson, 1-2, 3.80 ERA)
1: out on a sacrifice bunt to first baseman Ryan Howard
Current batting average: .257
9th inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Antonio Alfonseca, 3-1, 3.74 ERA)
1: foul
2: singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brown
Current batting average: .260
10th inning: WALK (facing left handed pitcher Mike Zagurski, 1-0, 4.72 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: ball
Current batting average: .260
12th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher J.D. Durban, 0-1, 17.55 ERA)
1: flies out to center fielder Aaron Rowand.
Current batting average: .259
Monday, July 2, 2007
Biggio Named NL Player of the Week
By Robert Kelly
Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio receied another honor to add to his imperssive list of accompliahments.
Beeg was been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending July 1.
Biggio recorded his 3,000th career hit in the Astros' 8-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on June 28. The 41-year-old tied a career high with five hits in the contest.
Biggio's third hit of the game, a single off Colorado's Aaron Cook, helped him become the 27th player in the history of Major League Baseball to reach the 3,000 hit milestone.
The five hits were also the most by any player in a game in which he recorded his 3,000th hit
The previous record holders were George Brett and Tony Gwynn, who each had four hits when they accomplished the feat.
Biggio also hit a amazing .444 (8-for-18) with two runs scored and one RBI during the week.
Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio receied another honor to add to his imperssive list of accompliahments.
Beeg was been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending July 1.
Biggio recorded his 3,000th career hit in the Astros' 8-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on June 28. The 41-year-old tied a career high with five hits in the contest.
Biggio's third hit of the game, a single off Colorado's Aaron Cook, helped him become the 27th player in the history of Major League Baseball to reach the 3,000 hit milestone.
The five hits were also the most by any player in a game in which he recorded his 3,000th hit
The previous record holders were George Brett and Tony Gwynn, who each had four hits when they accomplished the feat.
Biggio also hit a amazing .444 (8-for-18) with two runs scored and one RBI during the week.
July 2: Philadelphia: 3 Hits, 3007 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio was back in the lineup at second base, facing the Philadelphia Phillies.
He led off the batting order, going 3-5 in the Astros' 7-5 win. His performance is as follows:
1st inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher Jamie Moyer, 7-5, 4.15 ERA)
1: strike
2: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Pat Burrell.
Current batting average: .253
The double was Biggio's 1000th extra base hit with 659 of them being doubles.
3rd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Moyer)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: swinging strike
Current batting average: .253
5th inning: DOUBLE (still facing Moyer)
1: doubles on a line drive to Burrell (left field)
Current bating average: .255
This double was his 23rd of the season and the 660th of his career.
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Moyer)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: singles on a ground ball to second baseman Chase Utley
Current batting average: .258
He now ties Al Kaline in 25th place on the all time hit list with 3007. Wade Boggs is next on the list with 3010.
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing Jose Mesa, 0-0. 3.38 ERA)
1: called strike
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Greg Dobbs to first baseman Ryan Howard.
Current batting average: .257
Biggio left the game at the start of the 8th inning, being replaced by Mark Loretta at second base.
Craig Biggio was back in the lineup at second base, facing the Philadelphia Phillies.
He led off the batting order, going 3-5 in the Astros' 7-5 win. His performance is as follows:
1st inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher Jamie Moyer, 7-5, 4.15 ERA)
1: strike
2: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Pat Burrell.
Current batting average: .253
The double was Biggio's 1000th extra base hit with 659 of them being doubles.
3rd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Moyer)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: swinging strike
Current batting average: .253
5th inning: DOUBLE (still facing Moyer)
1: doubles on a line drive to Burrell (left field)
Current bating average: .255
This double was his 23rd of the season and the 660th of his career.
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Moyer)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: singles on a ground ball to second baseman Chase Utley
Current batting average: .258
He now ties Al Kaline in 25th place on the all time hit list with 3007. Wade Boggs is next on the list with 3010.
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing Jose Mesa, 0-0. 3.38 ERA)
1: called strike
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Greg Dobbs to first baseman Ryan Howard.
Current batting average: .257
Biggio left the game at the start of the 8th inning, being replaced by Mark Loretta at second base.
July 1: Colorado: DID NOT PLAY: 0 Hits, 3004 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 12-0 thumping of the Rockies.
He remains at 3004 career hits
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 12-0 thumping of the Rockies.
He remains at 3004 career hits
June 30: Colorado: 2 Hits, 3004 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got two more hits in the Astros 5-0 loss to the Rockies.
He now is at 3004 career hits.
Craig Biggio got two more hits in the Astros 5-0 loss to the Rockies.
He now is at 3004 career hits.
June 29: Colorado: 0 Hit, 3002 Career Total
By Chris Price
Crag Biggio got no hits in the Houston Astros 9-8 win over the Colorado Rockies.
He remains at 3002 career hits.
Crag Biggio got no hits in the Houston Astros 9-8 win over the Colorado Rockies.
He remains at 3002 career hits.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
June 28: Colorado; HE DOES IT!!! 5 Hits 3002 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
He did it. He accomplished the milestone that he has chased for 20 years. He accomplished the feat with the same team. And he tied the game to boot with his 3000th hit.
Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio went 5 for 6 and collected his 2998th, 2999th, 3000th, 3001th, and 3002th career hits against the Colorado Rockies.
The Astros beat the Rockies 8-5 on a grand slam home run by "El Caballo" Carlos Lee in the bottom of the 11th inning.
As we have said before. This is how he did it:
1st inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Aaron Cook, 4-5, 4.70 ERA)
1: ball
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Garrett Atkins to first basemen Todd Helton.
Current batting average: .238
3rd inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook) Career hit number 2998
1: ball
2: called strike
3: foul
4: ball
5: singles on a line drive to center fielder Willy Taveras
Current batting average: .241
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook) Career hit number 2999
1: called strike
2: singles on a ground ball to third baseman Garrett Atkins
Current batting average: .243
7th inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook) Career hit number 3000
1: ball
2: ball
3: singles on a line drive to center fielder Willy Taveras, thrown out at he attempted for extra bases on a throw from Willy Taveras to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.
Current batting average: .245
Note #1: with Biggio getting his 3000th hit, he ties Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente on the all time hit list. He is the 27th player to achieve 3000 hits and the seventh player to do it with the same team.
9th inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Manny Corpas, 2-2, 2.77 ERA) Career hit number 3001.
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryab Spilborghs.
Current bating average: .247
Note #2: He now moved to number 26 on the all time hit list, passing Clemente. Next on the list: Al Kaline with 3007.
11th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Brian Furntes, 0-2, 2.31 ERA) Career hit 3002
1: swinging strike
2: ball
3: swinging srtike
4: singles on a grounds ball to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki
Current batting average: .250
Beeg was named the Gatorade Player of the Game.
He did it. He accomplished the milestone that he has chased for 20 years. He accomplished the feat with the same team. And he tied the game to boot with his 3000th hit.
Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio went 5 for 6 and collected his 2998th, 2999th, 3000th, 3001th, and 3002th career hits against the Colorado Rockies.
The Astros beat the Rockies 8-5 on a grand slam home run by "El Caballo" Carlos Lee in the bottom of the 11th inning.
As we have said before. This is how he did it:
1st inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Aaron Cook, 4-5, 4.70 ERA)
1: ball
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Garrett Atkins to first basemen Todd Helton.
Current batting average: .238
3rd inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook) Career hit number 2998
1: ball
2: called strike
3: foul
4: ball
5: singles on a line drive to center fielder Willy Taveras
Current batting average: .241
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook) Career hit number 2999
1: called strike
2: singles on a ground ball to third baseman Garrett Atkins
Current batting average: .243
7th inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook) Career hit number 3000
1: ball
2: ball
3: singles on a line drive to center fielder Willy Taveras, thrown out at he attempted for extra bases on a throw from Willy Taveras to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.
Current batting average: .245
Note #1: with Biggio getting his 3000th hit, he ties Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente on the all time hit list. He is the 27th player to achieve 3000 hits and the seventh player to do it with the same team.
9th inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Manny Corpas, 2-2, 2.77 ERA) Career hit number 3001.
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryab Spilborghs.
Current bating average: .247
Note #2: He now moved to number 26 on the all time hit list, passing Clemente. Next on the list: Al Kaline with 3007.
11th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Brian Furntes, 0-2, 2.31 ERA) Career hit 3002
1: swinging strike
2: ball
3: swinging srtike
4: singles on a grounds ball to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki
Current batting average: .250
Beeg was named the Gatorade Player of the Game.
June 27: Milwaukee: 0 Hits, 2997 Career Total
By Chris Price
Another quick post tonight.
Craig Biggio again played the pinch hitter role in the Houston Astros 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
He was 0 for 1.
He remainds at 2997 career hits.
Another quick post tonight.
Craig Biggio again played the pinch hitter role in the Houston Astros 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
He was 0 for 1.
He remainds at 2997 career hits.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
June 26: Milwaukee: 1 Hit, 2997 Career Total
By Chris Price
This will be a quick post tonight, as I have other deadlines to meet.
Craig Biggio went 1 for 4 in the Houston Astros 11-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
He now has three hits to go.
I would not be surprised to see Beeg on the bench tomorrow to allow him a day of rest before they return to Houston.
The third game of the series is an afternoon game tomorrow.
This will be a quick post tonight, as I have other deadlines to meet.
Craig Biggio went 1 for 4 in the Houston Astros 11-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
He now has three hits to go.
I would not be surprised to see Beeg on the bench tomorrow to allow him a day of rest before they return to Houston.
The third game of the series is an afternoon game tomorrow.
Monday, June 25, 2007
June 25: Milwaukee: Biggio Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 6-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Game two tomorrow at 7:05pm CDT.
He is holding at 2996 career hits.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 6-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Game two tomorrow at 7:05pm CDT.
He is holding at 2996 career hits.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
June 24: Texas: 3 Hits, 2996 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Astros faced the Texas Rangers in the third game of their series in Arlington. The Rangers took the Silver Boot Trophy last night in their victory over the Astros. This will be the final game the Astros and Rangers will play against each other in 2007. The Rangers are 4-1 this season versus the Astros prior to this game.
The Astros went into the game at 31-43, 11 1/2 game behind the division leading Milwaukee Brewers, while the Rangers were 30-44, 18 games behind the first place Los Angeles Angels.
Craig Biggio lead off the batting order, playing in the designated hitter role.
He went 3 for 5 at the plate in the Astros 12-9 win, raising his career hit total at 2996. He got two RBIs, one walk and one run. He now has only four hits to go.
Again, for the Nth time this season, is how he did at the plate:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Robinson Tejeda, 5-7, 6.29 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: singles on a grounder to second baseman Ian Kinsler.
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #1: Biggio advances to second base on a single by Hunter Pence.
NOTE #2: Biggio scores on a three run homer by Lance Berkman. Astros 3 Rangers 0.
3rd inning: POPS OUT (still facing Tejeda)
1: swinging strike
2: pops out, in foul territory, to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #3: Pence tags a 3-1 pitch over the left field wall for a home run. (8th of the season, 1st in Arlington Stadium) Astros 4 Rangers 0.
NOTE #4: Bases are loaded with two outs for Biggio.
4th inning: WALK (still facing Tejada)
1: swinging strike
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: ball
6: ball
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #5: Biggio gets an RBI on the walk as Mark Loretta scores.
NOTE #5: Biggio advances to third on an throwing error by third baseman Ramon Vasquez.
PERSONAL NOTE: The Astros are putting the runs on the board due to Ranger mistakes. Biggio gains one more hit, and by the looks of the next three days, he will get his 3000th hit at home against the Colorado Rockies. I look for him to have a day or two of "rest" in Milwaukee
6th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Ron Mahay, 0-0, 2.82 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kenny Lofton.
Current batting average: .236
8th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Joaquin Benoit, 2-2, 3.76 ERA)
1: grounds into a double play, shortstop Michael Young to second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .236
Note #6: When a Ranger hits a home run, the play the theme song from "The Natural" (the music that is played when Roy Hobbs hit a homer). That is so cool.
Note #7: The Rangers tie the game at 7 all when Frank Catalanotto hits a two run homer off Dan Wheeler.
Note #8: The Astros score two run in the top of the ninth off a double by Mark Loretta. Astros 9 Texas 7.
Note #9: Astros 9 Texas 8 on a homer run by pinch hitter Marlon Byrd off of Wheeler. Ian Kinsler hits another home run off Wheeler to tie the game at 9 all in the bottom fo the 9th inning.
10th inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher C.J. Wilson, 0-0, 2.02 ERA)
1: foul
2: foul
3: ball
4: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Catanotto; Morgan Ensburg scores
Current batting average: .238
Note # 10: Beeg was name the Player of the Game.
The Houston Astros faced the Texas Rangers in the third game of their series in Arlington. The Rangers took the Silver Boot Trophy last night in their victory over the Astros. This will be the final game the Astros and Rangers will play against each other in 2007. The Rangers are 4-1 this season versus the Astros prior to this game.
The Astros went into the game at 31-43, 11 1/2 game behind the division leading Milwaukee Brewers, while the Rangers were 30-44, 18 games behind the first place Los Angeles Angels.
Craig Biggio lead off the batting order, playing in the designated hitter role.
He went 3 for 5 at the plate in the Astros 12-9 win, raising his career hit total at 2996. He got two RBIs, one walk and one run. He now has only four hits to go.
Again, for the Nth time this season, is how he did at the plate:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Robinson Tejeda, 5-7, 6.29 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: singles on a grounder to second baseman Ian Kinsler.
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #1: Biggio advances to second base on a single by Hunter Pence.
NOTE #2: Biggio scores on a three run homer by Lance Berkman. Astros 3 Rangers 0.
3rd inning: POPS OUT (still facing Tejeda)
1: swinging strike
2: pops out, in foul territory, to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #3: Pence tags a 3-1 pitch over the left field wall for a home run. (8th of the season, 1st in Arlington Stadium) Astros 4 Rangers 0.
NOTE #4: Bases are loaded with two outs for Biggio.
4th inning: WALK (still facing Tejada)
1: swinging strike
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: ball
6: ball
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #5: Biggio gets an RBI on the walk as Mark Loretta scores.
NOTE #5: Biggio advances to third on an throwing error by third baseman Ramon Vasquez.
PERSONAL NOTE: The Astros are putting the runs on the board due to Ranger mistakes. Biggio gains one more hit, and by the looks of the next three days, he will get his 3000th hit at home against the Colorado Rockies. I look for him to have a day or two of "rest" in Milwaukee
6th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Ron Mahay, 0-0, 2.82 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kenny Lofton.
Current batting average: .236
8th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Joaquin Benoit, 2-2, 3.76 ERA)
1: grounds into a double play, shortstop Michael Young to second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .236
Note #6: When a Ranger hits a home run, the play the theme song from "The Natural" (the music that is played when Roy Hobbs hit a homer). That is so cool.
Note #7: The Rangers tie the game at 7 all when Frank Catalanotto hits a two run homer off Dan Wheeler.
Note #8: The Astros score two run in the top of the ninth off a double by Mark Loretta. Astros 9 Texas 7.
Note #9: Astros 9 Texas 8 on a homer run by pinch hitter Marlon Byrd off of Wheeler. Ian Kinsler hits another home run off Wheeler to tie the game at 9 all in the bottom fo the 9th inning.
10th inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher C.J. Wilson, 0-0, 2.02 ERA)
1: foul
2: foul
3: ball
4: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Catanotto; Morgan Ensburg scores
Current batting average: .238
Note # 10: Beeg was name the Player of the Game.
June 23: Texas: 0 Hits, 2993 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got only a single pinch hitting assignment in the Houston Astros 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers.
He entered the game, replacing shortstop Eric Bruntlett, in the ninth inning.
9th inning: LINES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Eric Gagne, 2-0, 0.45 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: called strike
4: ball
5: foul
6 lines out to third baseman Travis Metcalf.
Current batting average: .232
Craig Biggio got only a single pinch hitting assignment in the Houston Astros 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers.
He entered the game, replacing shortstop Eric Bruntlett, in the ninth inning.
9th inning: LINES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Eric Gagne, 2-0, 0.45 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: called strike
4: ball
5: foul
6 lines out to third baseman Travis Metcalf.
Current batting average: .232
Friday, June 22, 2007
BREAKING NEWS: Biggio Will Not Play On Saturday
By Robert H. Kelly
It has been reported by Brian McTaggart in the Houston Chronicle that Craig Biggio will not play in Saturday's game 2 of the Astros-Rangers three game series.
It is also possible he may not play on Sunday.
Astros manager Phil Garner said had not decided if Biggio would be in the lineup Sunday, but Biggio was quoted saying "I'll be in there in some fashion."
If this is true, it look like a good bet that number 7 will get his 3000th hit at home in Minute Maid Park.
It has been reported by Brian McTaggart in the Houston Chronicle that Craig Biggio will not play in Saturday's game 2 of the Astros-Rangers three game series.
It is also possible he may not play on Sunday.
Astros manager Phil Garner said had not decided if Biggio would be in the lineup Sunday, but Biggio was quoted saying "I'll be in there in some fashion."
If this is true, it look like a good bet that number 7 will get his 3000th hit at home in Minute Maid Park.
June 22: Texas: 1 Hit, 2993 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros travelled to Arlington to face the Texas Rangers in a three games series to determine who will take possession of the Silver Boot for 2007.
Biggio went 1 for 5 in the 11-4 loss. He now stands 2993.
Number 7 has 7 to go!!!
Beeg is playing the designated hitter role with Chris Burke playing second base.
1st inning: POPS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Kevin Millwood, 3-6, 7.64 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball (in the dirt)
4: pops out to shortstop Michael Young
Current batting average: .232
2nd inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Millwood)
1: foul
2: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Kevin Millwood to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .231
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Millwood)
1: singles on a line drive to center fielder Kenny Lofton.
Current batting average: .234
6th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Millwood)
1: flies out to left fielder Frank Catalanotto
Current batting average: .233
9th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Frank Francisco, 1-0, 4.44 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: foul
6: flies out to center fielder Jerry Hairston, Jr.
Current batting average: .232
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros travelled to Arlington to face the Texas Rangers in a three games series to determine who will take possession of the Silver Boot for 2007.
Biggio went 1 for 5 in the 11-4 loss. He now stands 2993.
Number 7 has 7 to go!!!
Beeg is playing the designated hitter role with Chris Burke playing second base.
1st inning: POPS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Kevin Millwood, 3-6, 7.64 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball (in the dirt)
4: pops out to shortstop Michael Young
Current batting average: .232
2nd inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Millwood)
1: foul
2: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Kevin Millwood to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .231
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Millwood)
1: singles on a line drive to center fielder Kenny Lofton.
Current batting average: .234
6th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Millwood)
1: flies out to left fielder Frank Catalanotto
Current batting average: .233
9th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Frank Francisco, 1-0, 4.44 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: foul
6: flies out to center fielder Jerry Hairston, Jr.
Current batting average: .232
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
June 20: Los Angeles (AL): 0 Hits, 2992 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio and the Astros lost to the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 in their final game of their west coast series.
Biggio went 0-5, failing to advance any closer to his goal of 3000 hits
They will have a travel day tomorrow as they prepare for a another three game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.
This series with the Rangers will determine which club gets possession of the Silver Boot for 2007.
Here is how "The Beeg" did tonight:
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Ervin Santana, 5-7, 5.23 ERA)
1: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews, Jr.
Current batting average: .237
2nd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Santana)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .236
4th inning: GROUNDS INTO A FORCED OUT (still facing Santana)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: foul
4: ball (in the dirt)
5: grounds into a forced out, shortstop Orlando Carera to second baseman Howie Kenrick. Biggio at first base.
Current batting average: .235
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Santana)
1: swinging strike
2: ball
3: ball
4: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Chone Figgins to first baseman Robb Quinlan.
Current batting average: .234
8th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Scot Shields, 0-2, 2.08 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .233
Craig Biggio and the Astros lost to the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 in their final game of their west coast series.
Biggio went 0-5, failing to advance any closer to his goal of 3000 hits
They will have a travel day tomorrow as they prepare for a another three game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.
This series with the Rangers will determine which club gets possession of the Silver Boot for 2007.
Here is how "The Beeg" did tonight:
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Ervin Santana, 5-7, 5.23 ERA)
1: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews, Jr.
Current batting average: .237
2nd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Santana)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .236
4th inning: GROUNDS INTO A FORCED OUT (still facing Santana)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: foul
4: ball (in the dirt)
5: grounds into a forced out, shortstop Orlando Carera to second baseman Howie Kenrick. Biggio at first base.
Current batting average: .235
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Santana)
1: swinging strike
2: ball
3: ball
4: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Chone Figgins to first baseman Robb Quinlan.
Current batting average: .234
8th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Scot Shields, 0-2, 2.08 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .233
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
June 19: Los Angeles (AL): 2 Hits, 2992 Career Total
By Robert H. KellyCriag Biggio and the Astros tried to get back into the win column in the second game of their three game series against the Los Angeles Angels.
Biggio went 2-6 and raised his career hit total 2992. He only needs eight more hits to achieve his long sought after goal of 3000.
The Astros won 9-5 to take the three game series to 1-1. The rubber game will be at 9:05pm tomorrow Houston time, which means another late night for this humble writer.
Here are "Begg's" statistics for tonight:
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Bartolo Colon, 6-1, 5.70 ERA)
1: called strike
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
Current batting average: .234
3rd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Colon)
1: ball
2: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews Jr.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: SINGLE (still facing Colon)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: singles on a line drive to right fielder Vladimir Guerrero
Current batting average: .236
NOTE: Biggio has now hit safely in seven consecutive games.
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Colon)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: foul
4: singles on a ground ball to shortstop Olando Cabrera.
Current batting average: .239
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dustin Mosley, 4-1, 2.43 ERA)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .238
9th inning: LINES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck, 1-1, 4.23 ERA)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: foul
4: foul
5: foul
6: lines out to left fielder Reggie Willits
Current batting average: .238
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Bartolo Colon, 6-1, 5.70 ERA)
1: called strike
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
Current batting average: .234
3rd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Colon)
1: ball
2: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews Jr.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: SINGLE (still facing Colon)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: singles on a line drive to right fielder Vladimir Guerrero
Current batting average: .236
NOTE: Biggio has now hit safely in seven consecutive games.
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Colon)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: foul
4: singles on a ground ball to shortstop Olando Cabrera.
Current batting average: .239
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dustin Mosley, 4-1, 2.43 ERA)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .238
9th inning: LINES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck, 1-1, 4.23 ERA)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: foul
4: foul
5: foul
6: lines out to left fielder Reggie Willits
Current batting average: .238
My Prediction Day Has Come and is Fixing to Leave
By Robert H. Kelly
Unless the Houston Astros go into mega extra innings tonight, and Craig Biggio goes 10 for 10, my prediction for tonight's game being the venue for his 3000th hit is going to be incorrect.
I have a good idea that the above scenario will not happen. However, I still think there is a small chance he will not get it at home.
Manager Phil Garner can choose to "rest" him on this extended road trip. But the fact that Biggio is hitting the ball pretty well lately, he could get hit 3000th hit against the Rangers.
It would be nice for him to get it in the home stand against the Colorado Rockies.
Either way it will be a tremendous achievement for Biggio and the Astros.
Now if they can add the National League Rookie of the Year Award for Hunter Pence, that might salvage this season for the Astros and their fans.
Unless the Houston Astros go into mega extra innings tonight, and Craig Biggio goes 10 for 10, my prediction for tonight's game being the venue for his 3000th hit is going to be incorrect.
I have a good idea that the above scenario will not happen. However, I still think there is a small chance he will not get it at home.
Manager Phil Garner can choose to "rest" him on this extended road trip. But the fact that Biggio is hitting the ball pretty well lately, he could get hit 3000th hit against the Rangers.
It would be nice for him to get it in the home stand against the Colorado Rockies.
Either way it will be a tremendous achievement for Biggio and the Astros.
Now if they can add the National League Rookie of the Year Award for Hunter Pence, that might salvage this season for the Astros and their fans.
Monday, June 18, 2007
June 18: Los Angeles (AL): 1 Hit, 2990 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros travelled to Anaheim in their first ever trip to Angels Stadium. There they will play a three game series against the Los Angeles Angels.
After a five run fifth inning, the Astros could not hold on to their lead. They went into the bottom of the ninth inning tied at 9 all. The Angels came back in the bottom of the ninth to hand the Astros a 10-9 loss.
Biggio started in his usual position, leading off the batting order. He was on a five game hitting streak and batting 9-21 in his last five games.
He went 1-6 and upped his career hit total to 2990. He now has ten hits to go to join the elite list of 3000 career hits.
Here are his stats:
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher John Lackey, 10-4, 2.53 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: foul tip
Current batting average: .236
2nd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Lackey)
1: files out to right fielder Vladimir Guerrero.
Current batting average: .235
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Lackey)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: foul
8: ball
9: singles on a line drive to center fielder Reggie Willits
Current batting average: .238
NOTE: Peter Ueberroth was spotted in the stands at the game. He served as the 6th commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989 and is currently chairman of the United States Olympic Committee Board of Directors.
6th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Hector Carrasco, 1-1, 6.31 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: grounds out on a throw from second baseman Erick Aybar to first baseman Shea Hillenbrand
Current batting average: .237
7th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck, 1-1, 4.44 ERA)
1: swinging strike
2: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews Jr.
Current batting average: .236
9th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Francisco Rodriguez, 0-2, 2.43 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .235
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros travelled to Anaheim in their first ever trip to Angels Stadium. There they will play a three game series against the Los Angeles Angels.
After a five run fifth inning, the Astros could not hold on to their lead. They went into the bottom of the ninth inning tied at 9 all. The Angels came back in the bottom of the ninth to hand the Astros a 10-9 loss.
Biggio started in his usual position, leading off the batting order. He was on a five game hitting streak and batting 9-21 in his last five games.
He went 1-6 and upped his career hit total to 2990. He now has ten hits to go to join the elite list of 3000 career hits.
Here are his stats:
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher John Lackey, 10-4, 2.53 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: foul tip
Current batting average: .236
2nd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Lackey)
1: files out to right fielder Vladimir Guerrero.
Current batting average: .235
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Lackey)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: foul
8: ball
9: singles on a line drive to center fielder Reggie Willits
Current batting average: .238
NOTE: Peter Ueberroth was spotted in the stands at the game. He served as the 6th commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989 and is currently chairman of the United States Olympic Committee Board of Directors.
6th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Hector Carrasco, 1-1, 6.31 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: grounds out on a throw from second baseman Erick Aybar to first baseman Shea Hillenbrand
Current batting average: .237
7th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck, 1-1, 4.44 ERA)
1: swinging strike
2: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews Jr.
Current batting average: .236
9th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Francisco Rodriguez, 0-2, 2.43 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .235
Sunday, June 17, 2007
June 17: Seattle: Biggio Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio took a day off and watched his teammates take down the Seattle Mariners 10-3 in the third game of the three game series.
With Biggio not seeing action today, his career hit total remaidns at 2989, just 11 short of joing the elite list of 3000 career hit players.
Biggio will get at least two and probably three off-days on the road trip. Astros manager Phil Garner usually rests Biggio for day games following a night game, and there are two scheduled on the trip.
While Garner won't hold Biggio out just to ensure he gets the 3,000th hit at home, if resting the 41-year-old infielder makes sense from a team standpoint and dovetails with everyone's desire for Biggio to get No. 3,000 at Minute Maid Park, so be it.
Manager Phil Garner feels he and Biggio will discuss the matter before he makes a decision.
"We obviously would prefer that, and I'm being honest with you that's a piece of the puzzle, but we're doing the same thing we've been doing since Day 1. I sit down with Bidge before the homestand, and I sit down with him when we go on the road and map out what we think is a good plan for him."
We will keep everyone posted on Biggio's place in the starting lineup on this extended road trip.
Craig Biggio took a day off and watched his teammates take down the Seattle Mariners 10-3 in the third game of the three game series.
With Biggio not seeing action today, his career hit total remaidns at 2989, just 11 short of joing the elite list of 3000 career hit players.
Biggio will get at least two and probably three off-days on the road trip. Astros manager Phil Garner usually rests Biggio for day games following a night game, and there are two scheduled on the trip.
While Garner won't hold Biggio out just to ensure he gets the 3,000th hit at home, if resting the 41-year-old infielder makes sense from a team standpoint and dovetails with everyone's desire for Biggio to get No. 3,000 at Minute Maid Park, so be it.
Manager Phil Garner feels he and Biggio will discuss the matter before he makes a decision.
"We obviously would prefer that, and I'm being honest with you that's a piece of the puzzle, but we're doing the same thing we've been doing since Day 1. I sit down with Bidge before the homestand, and I sit down with him when we go on the road and map out what we think is a good plan for him."
We will keep everyone posted on Biggio's place in the starting lineup on this extended road trip.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
June 16: Seattle: 1 Hit, 2989 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
11 TO GO!
Craig Biggio picked up another hit in the Houston Astros' 9-4 defeat of the Seattle Mariners.
Biggio has 11 hit to go to reach 3000.
BIGGIO WAS NAMED THE GATORADE PLAYER OF THE GAME due to his three run homer in the second inning.
Game three tomorrow at 1:05pm CDT.
Here is how he did.
1st inning: SINGLE ON A FIELDING ERROR (facing right handed pitcher Cha Seuhg Baek, 3-2, 5.74 ERA
1: ball
2: reaches first base on a fielding error by third baseman Jose Lopez
Current batting average: .237
2nd inning: THREE RUN HOME RUN (still facing Baek)
1: ball in dirt
2: swinging strike
3: home run on a fly ball to left field. Three runs score. Boggio's 5th home run of the season.
Current batting average: .240
4th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Baek)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .239
5th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ryan Feierabend, 1-1, 4.50 ERA)
1: called strike
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Jose Lopez to first baseman Richie Sexson.
Current batting average: .238
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Jason Davis, 1-0, 4.01 ERA)
1: called strike
2: flies out to center fielder Ichiro Suzuki.
Current batting average: .237
NOTE: Mark Loretta replaced Biggio at second base in the top of the ninth inning.
11 TO GO!
Craig Biggio picked up another hit in the Houston Astros' 9-4 defeat of the Seattle Mariners.
Biggio has 11 hit to go to reach 3000.
BIGGIO WAS NAMED THE GATORADE PLAYER OF THE GAME due to his three run homer in the second inning.
Game three tomorrow at 1:05pm CDT.
Here is how he did.
1st inning: SINGLE ON A FIELDING ERROR (facing right handed pitcher Cha Seuhg Baek, 3-2, 5.74 ERA
1: ball
2: reaches first base on a fielding error by third baseman Jose Lopez
Current batting average: .237
2nd inning: THREE RUN HOME RUN (still facing Baek)
1: ball in dirt
2: swinging strike
3: home run on a fly ball to left field. Three runs score. Boggio's 5th home run of the season.
Current batting average: .240
4th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Baek)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .239
5th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ryan Feierabend, 1-1, 4.50 ERA)
1: called strike
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Jose Lopez to first baseman Richie Sexson.
Current batting average: .238
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Jason Davis, 1-0, 4.01 ERA)
1: called strike
2: flies out to center fielder Ichiro Suzuki.
Current batting average: .237
NOTE: Mark Loretta replaced Biggio at second base in the top of the ninth inning.
Biggio Lifetime Statistics
By Robert H. Kelly
If any readers would like to view a great site on Biggio's statistics, visit his page at Baseball-Reference.com.
It has a remarkable listing of just about everything on would like to know about "The Hardest Working Man In Baseball."
If any readers would like to view a great site on Biggio's statistics, visit his page at Baseball-Reference.com.
It has a remarkable listing of just about everything on would like to know about "The Hardest Working Man In Baseball."
Craig Biggio's Milestone Hits on the road to 3,000
By Robert H. Kelly
Below are Craig Biggio's miletones on his way to 3000 hits.
1st hit: Facing Orel Hershiser-Los Angeles Dodgers on June 29, 1988
100th hit: Facing Mike LaCoss-San Francisco Giants on July 30, 1989
500th hit: Facing Terry Mulholland –Philadelphia Phillies on May 20, 1992
1000th hit: Facing Mark Dyer-Pittsburgh Pirates on July 1, 1995
1500th hit: Facing Rick Dehart-Montreal Expos on April 24, 1998
2000th hit: Facing Javier Vasquez-Montreal Expos on May 4, 2001
2500th hit: Facing Horacio Ramirez-Atlanta Braves on May 8, 2004
2900th hit: Facing Dustin Nippert-Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 5, 2006
Below are Craig Biggio's miletones on his way to 3000 hits.
1st hit: Facing Orel Hershiser-Los Angeles Dodgers on June 29, 1988
100th hit: Facing Mike LaCoss-San Francisco Giants on July 30, 1989
500th hit: Facing Terry Mulholland –Philadelphia Phillies on May 20, 1992
1000th hit: Facing Mark Dyer-Pittsburgh Pirates on July 1, 1995
1500th hit: Facing Rick Dehart-Montreal Expos on April 24, 1998
2000th hit: Facing Javier Vasquez-Montreal Expos on May 4, 2001
2500th hit: Facing Horacio Ramirez-Atlanta Braves on May 8, 2004
2900th hit: Facing Dustin Nippert-Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 5, 2006
Friday, June 15, 2007
June 15: Seattle: 3 Hits, 2988 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
12 HITS TO GO
Craig Biggio had another multi-hit game as the Houston Astros downed the Seattle Mariners 5-1 at Minute Maid Park.
Biggio went 3-5, raising his career hit total to 2988. His performance tonight's passed Sam Rice for total career hits Next on the list is former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente in 26th place with 3000 hits.
His plate performance is as follows:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Felix Hernandez, 3-3, 4.58 ERA)
1: foul tip
2: foul
3: singles on a ground ball to third baseman Willie Bloomquist
Current batting average: .236
3rd inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Hernandez)
1: called strike
2: swinging strike
3: grounded out on a throw from shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt to first baseman Richie Sexson.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Hernandez)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: flies out to center fielder Ichiro Suzuki
Current batting average: .232
6th inning: SINGLES (still facing Hernandez)
1: swinging strike
2: foul
3: ball
4. singles on a line drive to center fielder Icgiro Suzuki.
Current batting average: .235
8th inning: DOUBLE (facing right handed pitcher Sean Green, 1-1, 3.10 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: doubles on a fly ball to left fielder Raul Ibanez
Current batting average: .238
NOTE: Biggio has hit 20 doubles this season and 657 for his career.
12 HITS TO GO
Craig Biggio had another multi-hit game as the Houston Astros downed the Seattle Mariners 5-1 at Minute Maid Park.
Biggio went 3-5, raising his career hit total to 2988. His performance tonight's passed Sam Rice for total career hits Next on the list is former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente in 26th place with 3000 hits.
His plate performance is as follows:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Felix Hernandez, 3-3, 4.58 ERA)
1: foul tip
2: foul
3: singles on a ground ball to third baseman Willie Bloomquist
Current batting average: .236
3rd inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Hernandez)
1: called strike
2: swinging strike
3: grounded out on a throw from shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt to first baseman Richie Sexson.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Hernandez)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: flies out to center fielder Ichiro Suzuki
Current batting average: .232
6th inning: SINGLES (still facing Hernandez)
1: swinging strike
2: foul
3: ball
4. singles on a line drive to center fielder Icgiro Suzuki.
Current batting average: .235
8th inning: DOUBLE (facing right handed pitcher Sean Green, 1-1, 3.10 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: doubles on a fly ball to left fielder Raul Ibanez
Current batting average: .238
NOTE: Biggio has hit 20 doubles this season and 657 for his career.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
June 14: Oakland: 1 Hit, 2985 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio saw very little playing time in the Houston Astros 6-5 loss to the Oakland A's.
He came into the game in the bottom of the 10th inning as a pitch hitter for pitcher Brad Lidge.
He got a single to raise his career hit total to 2985.
Here are his statistics:
10th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Alan Embree, 1-0. 2.87 ERA)
1: ball
2: singles on aground ball to right fielder Nick Swisher.
Biggio and the Astros remain in Houston for the weekend to face the Seattle Mariners in a three game series. Game time is 7:05pm on Friday, 6:05pm on Saturday, and 1:05pm on Sunday.
Craig Biggio saw very little playing time in the Houston Astros 6-5 loss to the Oakland A's.
He came into the game in the bottom of the 10th inning as a pitch hitter for pitcher Brad Lidge.
He got a single to raise his career hit total to 2985.
Here are his statistics:
10th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Alan Embree, 1-0. 2.87 ERA)
1: ball
2: singles on aground ball to right fielder Nick Swisher.
Biggio and the Astros remain in Houston for the weekend to face the Seattle Mariners in a three game series. Game time is 7:05pm on Friday, 6:05pm on Saturday, and 1:05pm on Sunday.
June 13: Oakland: 1 Hits, 2984 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-5 in the Houston Astros loss to the Oakland A's. He raised his career hits total to 2984.
16 to go!
Craig Biggio went 1-5 in the Houston Astros loss to the Oakland A's. He raised his career hits total to 2984.
16 to go!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
More Criticism of Craig Biggio
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice wrote an article on his blog concerning the play of Craig Biggio.
He was a bit less critical than the previous writer I posted about. In fact, he questions if he is being unfair to Biggio and the Astros
Click here to read his blog and make up your own mind.
The Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice wrote an article on his blog concerning the play of Craig Biggio.
He was a bit less critical than the previous writer I posted about. In fact, he questions if he is being unfair to Biggio and the Astros
Click here to read his blog and make up your own mind.
Unjustified Criticism of Craig Biggio?
By Robert H. Kelly
As I was going through some press releases and reading other writer's columns, I happened upon an interesting piece by Shawn Hartlen writing on covers.com titled "Big league chew: Stumbling towards immortality"
Below is an excerpt from the article:
Biggio fast becoming unwelcome baggage
Sometime a player hangs around a little too long in order to reach a certain plateau that would assure him of elite status. Friends, say hello to Craig Biggio.
Biggio’s batting average has been in steady decline over the past few years and this year it has been downright embarrassing. Batting at a .219 clip as of today, he is slowly but surely creeping towards the 3000-hit club.
Barring injury Biggio is all but assured to make his goal, however Houston continues to bat him at the top of the order which is a direct correlation to why they are one of the lowest scoring team in the majors.
The Astros managed to get rid of a washed up Jeff Bagwell last year, too bad they didn’t learn from their own lesson.
In some ways, Mr. Hartlen is correct. Biggio is not the player he once was. But name me any player who got long in years in his career and was better than he was at his peak?
Almost everyone can name someone they fell was better at the end of their career then they were in their prime. I don't argue with that fact.
My point is Biggio is working hard towards a goal that will ensure his place in the Hall of Fame.
Are the Astros losing? YES!
Could they be playing better? YES
Could the pitchers be throwing the ball better? YES
Could the batters be getting more hits? YES
So what is the big deal with Biggio and his place on this team? NOTHING, I think.
Biggio achieving 3000 hits with the team he began his career with is a major milestone. He deserves his chance to shine, make the Hall of Fame, and give everyone to feel good about.
His play and quest for 3000 hits is mroe impressive and heartfelt than a certain "drug cheat" who is approaching the Major League Baseball home run record.
After the Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens defection to the New York Yankees, the fans need something to get excited about.
Not only do the fans need this, his fellow Astros need it. The city of Houston needs it. Major League Baseball needs it.
It is certainly a quest that is pure and honest, making us all feel great again, like kids rooting for their favorite players.
That is what this is all about. I guess Mr. Hartlen forgot what it is like to feel good about baseball. After all, baseball needs this after all the negatives it has endured in recent years.
Just some food for thought.
As I was going through some press releases and reading other writer's columns, I happened upon an interesting piece by Shawn Hartlen writing on covers.com titled "Big league chew: Stumbling towards immortality"
Below is an excerpt from the article:
Biggio fast becoming unwelcome baggage
Sometime a player hangs around a little too long in order to reach a certain plateau that would assure him of elite status. Friends, say hello to Craig Biggio.
Biggio’s batting average has been in steady decline over the past few years and this year it has been downright embarrassing. Batting at a .219 clip as of today, he is slowly but surely creeping towards the 3000-hit club.
Barring injury Biggio is all but assured to make his goal, however Houston continues to bat him at the top of the order which is a direct correlation to why they are one of the lowest scoring team in the majors.
The Astros managed to get rid of a washed up Jeff Bagwell last year, too bad they didn’t learn from their own lesson.
In some ways, Mr. Hartlen is correct. Biggio is not the player he once was. But name me any player who got long in years in his career and was better than he was at his peak?
Almost everyone can name someone they fell was better at the end of their career then they were in their prime. I don't argue with that fact.
My point is Biggio is working hard towards a goal that will ensure his place in the Hall of Fame.
Are the Astros losing? YES!
Could they be playing better? YES
Could the pitchers be throwing the ball better? YES
Could the batters be getting more hits? YES
So what is the big deal with Biggio and his place on this team? NOTHING, I think.
Biggio achieving 3000 hits with the team he began his career with is a major milestone. He deserves his chance to shine, make the Hall of Fame, and give everyone to feel good about.
His play and quest for 3000 hits is mroe impressive and heartfelt than a certain "drug cheat" who is approaching the Major League Baseball home run record.
After the Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens defection to the New York Yankees, the fans need something to get excited about.
Not only do the fans need this, his fellow Astros need it. The city of Houston needs it. Major League Baseball needs it.
It is certainly a quest that is pure and honest, making us all feel great again, like kids rooting for their favorite players.
That is what this is all about. I guess Mr. Hartlen forgot what it is like to feel good about baseball. After all, baseball needs this after all the negatives it has endured in recent years.
Just some food for thought.
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