Biggio: Jobbed by HOF Vote?

A member of the 3000 hit club, Craig Biggio was not voted into the Hall in his first year of eligibility. His main offense may have been the city he played in: Houston. Biggio was the first member of the 3000 hit club who began his career as a catcher. This year he’s on the ballot with Maddux, Glavine, Mike Mussina, Frank Thomas, and others. His stats are in line with several other 3000 club members who did make the HOF on the first ballot:   

WB…3010…18…328…415…443…858…12

RC…3053…19…328…393…429…822…18, MVP,ROY

KP…2304…12…318…360…477…837…10

PM…3319…21…306…369…448…817….7

GB…3154…20…305…369…487…857…13, MVP

RY…3142…20…285…342…430…772….3 + 2 MVP

CB…3060…20…281…363…433…796….7

RH…3055…25…279…401…419…820…10

CR…3184…21…276…340…447…788…19

Wade Boggs played in Boston and New York.

Rod Carew was a high-average singles hitter in the 60’s & 70’s.

Kirby Puckett only played 12 years, but the media darling was on track for 3000 hits.

Paul Molitor spend most of his career as a DH. Biggio caught and played both infield and outfield.

George Brett was a deserving HOF choice, and another media darling.

Robin Yount won two MVP’s and a World Series.

Rickey Henderson needed 25 seasons to tally 3055 hits, but he’s the stolen base king.

Cal Ripken had a lower average, OBP, and OPS than Biggio, but played in nearby Baltimore.