Craig Biggio vs Robinson Cano: 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). Craig Biggio played 1988–2007 as a hitter; Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 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
Craig Biggio (1988–2007) and Robinson Cano (2005–2022) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Craig Biggio finished with 3,060 hits and 291 home runs; Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Robinson Cano, with 335 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits? Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Robinson Cano's 2,639.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Craig Biggio's 0.
Craig Biggio
Robinson Cano
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and Robinson Cano. 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 1980s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Craig Biggio | Robinson Cano |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 2,267 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 8,773 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,262 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,060 | 2,639 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 572 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 33 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 335 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,306 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,160 | 620 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 1,214 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 51 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .301 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .363 | .351 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .488 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .839 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano outpaces Craig Biggio 25,312 to 18,390 — driven by per-season impact — 1,332 PIV per season to 919 — rather than by longevity, since Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Craig Biggio's 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).
Craig Biggio — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OPS, while Craig Biggio owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Craig Biggio and Robinson Cano careers compare
From 2005 through 2007, Craig Biggio and Robinson Cano were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,850 games for Craig Biggio and 2,267 for Robinson Cano across 20 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160), and Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620). Robinson Cano is the more power-leaning hitter, with 335 of 2,639 hits leaving the park. Craig Biggio was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Robinson Cano holds the edge, .488 to .433.
Craig Biggio vs Robinson Cano: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Craig Biggio or Robinson Cano?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Craig Biggio leads Robinson Cano in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Craig Biggio or Robinson Cano hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Robinson Cano's 2,639.