Cavan Biggio Bio
Cavan Thomas Biggio is an American professional baseball utility player who is currently a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Kansas City Royals. Biggio made his MLB debut in 2019 and is the son of former MLB player and Hall of Famer Craig Biggio.
Early Life and Background
Cavan Biggio was born on April 11, 1995. He is the son of Patricia and Craig Biggio, a former MLB second baseman and inductee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. His given name is derived from County Cavan in Ireland. Cavan has a brother, Conor, and a sister, Quinn, both of whom have also pursued athletic careers. Cavan attended St. Thomas High School in Houston, Texas, where he excelled in both baseball and football, earning letters in each sport.
Path to Baseball
After high school, Cavan Biggio was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 29th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft but opted to attend the University of Notre Dame instead. During his college career with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, he played exclusively as a second baseman, achieving a batting average of .272 with 15 home runs, 70 runs batted in, and 33 stolen bases over three seasons. He also participated in collegiate summer baseball, playing for the Harwich Mariners in the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was named an all-star in 2015.
Cavan Biggio Career
Early Career (2016-2018)
Cavan Biggio was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the team for a bonus of $300,000 and began his professional career with the Vancouver Canadians in the Low-A Northwest League. Biggio was named an All-Star during his time with Vancouver and finished the season with the Lansing Lugnuts, where he batted .273 with 26 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. In 2017, he played for the Dunedin Blue Jays, hitting 11 home runs and driving in 60 runs. The following year, he was assigned to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, where he was recognized as the Eastern League’s Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player, batting .252 with 26 home runs and 99 RBIs.
Breakthrough (2019)
Cavan Biggio made his major league debut on May 24, 2019, against the San Diego Padres. In his first game, he struck out twice and grounded out in three at-bats. However, he quickly made an impact, recording his first major league hit and home run just two days later. On September 17, 2019, Biggio achieved a significant milestone by hitting for the cycle against the Baltimore Orioles, becoming only the third player in Blue Jays history to do so. He finished his rookie season with a batting average of .235, hitting 16 home runs and driving in 48 runs over 100 games.
Notable Works and Milestones
Cavan Biggio’s signature achievement came in 2019 when he hit for the cycle, joining an exclusive group of players who have accomplished this feat. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated versatility as a utility player, contributing both offensively and defensively.
Cavan Biggio Award Nominations
Cavan Biggio has not received any major award nominations during his career thus far.
Cavan Biggio Awards Won
Cavan Biggio has not won any major awards during his professional baseball career.
Cavan Biggio Family
Cavan Biggio is the son of Craig Biggio, a Hall of Fame MLB player, and Patricia Biggio. He has a brother, Conor, who also played baseball at St. Thomas High School and Notre Dame, and a sister, Quinn, who played softball at Notre Dame.
Personal Life
Cavan Biggio’s family has a strong athletic background, with both his brother and sister actively involved in sports. Upon reaching the major leagues, he and teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made history as the first teammates in MLB history to be sons of Hall of Fame players.
