Craig Alan Biggio is an American former second baseman, outfielder, and catcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career from 1988 through 2007 for the Houston Astros.
A seven-time National League (NL) All-Star often regarded as the greatest all-around player in Astros history, he is the only player ever to be named an All-Star and to be awarded Silver Slugger Award at both catcher and second base.
Who Is Craig Biggio Son?
Craig Biggio’s son, Cavan Thomas Biggio is an American professional baseball second baseman, third baseman, and outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
On May 24, 2019, Biggio was called up to the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his major league debut that night versus the San Diego Padres. Two days later, on May 26, he got his first major league hit. In his next at-bat that game, he hit his first home run.
Cavan, alongside his father, Craig (who hit for the cycle for the Houston Astros on April 8, 2002), joined Gary Ward and his son Daryle as only the second father and son duo to hit for the cycle in MLB history. On the season, Biggio hit .234 in 100 games.
Overall with the 2020 Blue Jays, Biggio batted .250 with eight home runs and 28 RBIs in 59 games. In 2021, he batted .224/.322/.356 with 7 home runs and 27 RBIs in 79 games.
On March 22, 2022, Biggio signed a $2.123 million contract with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration.