Carlos Beltran vs Craig Biggio: Career Stats Comparison
Craig Biggio has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Carlos Beltran played 1998–2017 as a hitter; Craig Biggio played 1988–2007 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Carlos Beltran (1998–2017) and Craig Biggio (1988–2007) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Carlos Beltran finished with 2,725 hits and 435 home runs; Craig Biggio finished with 3,060 hits and 291 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Carlos Beltran, with 435 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Carlos Beltran, with .837 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Craig Biggio, with .281 to Carlos Beltran's .279.
- Who had more hits? Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Carlos Beltran's 2,725.
- Who drove in more runs? Carlos Beltran, with 1,587 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Carlos Beltran, with 23,622 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
- Who won more championships? Carlos Beltran, with 1 World Series title to Craig Biggio's 0.
Carlos Beltran
Craig Biggio
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlos Beltran and Craig Biggio. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 1990s and the 1980s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Carlos Beltran | Craig Biggio |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,586 | Leads: 2,850 |
| At-Bats | 9,768 | Leads: 10,876 |
| Runs | 1,582 | Leads: 1,844 |
| Hits | 2,725 | Leads: 3,060 |
| Doubles | 565 | Leads: 668 |
| Triples | Leads: 78 | 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 435 | 291 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,587 | 1,175 |
| Walks | 1,084 | Leads: 1,160 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,795 | 1,753 |
| Stolen Bases | 312 | Leads: 414 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .281 |
| On-Base % | .350 | Leads: .363 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .486 | .433 |
| OPS | Leads: .837 | .796 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Carlos Beltran leads Craig Biggio 23,622 to 18,390 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,027 PIV per season to 919, across 23 seasons to 20. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Carlos Beltran — top 3 seasons by OPS
Craig Biggio — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Craig Biggio leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Carlos Beltran owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Craig Biggio. Note that PIV actually grades Carlos Beltran ahead, which means Craig Biggio's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Carlos Beltran and Craig Biggio careers compare
From 1998 through 2007, Carlos Beltran and Craig Biggio were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,586 games for Carlos Beltran and 2,850 for Craig Biggio across 23 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Carlos Beltran struck out more than walked (1,795 to 1,084); Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160). Carlos Beltran is the more power-leaning hitter, with 435 of 2,725 hits leaving the park. Craig Biggio was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Craig Biggio's on-base percentage of .363 tops Carlos Beltran's .350.
Carlos Beltran vs Craig Biggio: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlos Beltran or Craig Biggio?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Craig Biggio leads Carlos Beltran in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Carlos Beltran or Craig Biggio hit more home runs?
- Carlos Beltran, with 435 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Carlos Beltran, with .837 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Craig Biggio, with .281 to Carlos Beltran's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Carlos Beltran's 2,725.