Biggio; 43rd to 2,800

[redsrbetter]

HOUSTON -- Craig Biggio logged hit No. 2,800 in his first at-bat on Saturday night, singling in the opening frame to become the 43rd player to reach that particular plateau. Biggio needs 12 hits to catch George Sisler on the all-time hits list, but it's the magic number of 3,000 that the 19-year veteran has on his radar screen. Assuming Biggio finishes the season with around 165 hits -- his average over the last five seasons -- he should reach the 3,000-hit milestone in May of 2007.

This is another guy that has brought so much to this organization. Big time congratulations are extended to him for reaching this mark. Since I can remember, Biggio has defined the meaning of a scrappy player who plays the game very hard all the time. Keep hitting Biggio!

[redsfan28]

He needs to get to 3000 in order to go to Cooperstown.

[redsrbetter]

You think so? That sounds about right to me. 200 more and I think he will get to that mark in a few years with ease as long as he stays healthy. I think he is one of the better 2B in my generation.

[DirtyKash]

He's first ballot if he retires right now...

[redsrbetter]

oh man, a call for a first ballot for a retirement right now? Did Sandberg get first ballot?

[DirtyKash]

Nope, Sandberg was third try I believe. You might have a point. It's probably going to take Biggio 3 or 4 tries, but there's no question he should be in.

[redsrbetter]

Yeah, that was my point. Sandberg was far better than Biggio ever was, but he still deserves to get in for sure. I bet he doesn't retire until he gets 3,000 though.