Craig Biggio - Hall of Famer

Craig Biggio announced that 2007 will be his last season. This should come as a surprise to nobody who has been paying attention. What is surprising is that some people still do not think Biggio is a Hall of Fame player.

Never mind the fact that he has 3,000 hits (which has always been a sure ticket to Cooperstown). Consider that Biggio was able to play three of the toughest positions in baseball (catcher, second base and centerfield) and play them at top levels. Consider that all-time he's currently 14th in runs scored (he'll probably finish his career in 12th place) and that all the players ahead of him on the list are Hall of Famers except Pete Rose, Barry Bonds and Rickey Henderson. Consider that Biggio has more total bases than either Mickey Mantle or Mike Schmidt. Consider that when he's done only Ty Cobb, Stan Musial, Pete Rose and Tris Speaker will have hit more doubles in baseball history. Consider that he has more extra-base hits than either Robin Yount or Paul Molitor. And consider that Biggio will probably finish his career with the record for being hit by a pitch.

How can anyone argue that Caig Biggio is not a Hall of Fame player?