Biggio unharmed after car accident

CLEARWATER -- Cavan Biggio's life flashed before his eyes earlier this week when he was involved in a car accident that caused a lot of damage to his vehicle but thankfully did not result in any injuries.

Biggio's truck was totaled on Wednesday after it slammed into a brick wall to avoid hitting the car of a woman who reportedly drove through a yield sign. The incident happened minutes after Biggio left Dunedin Stadium following a 9-7 victory over the Phillies.

Toronto's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline was later sent to the hospital with Blue Jays head athletic trainer Nikki Huffman to undergo further evaluations. Biggio has a sore back and neck, but no structural damage, and he has since passed all of his concussion tests.

It was a scary incident, and one that understandably rattled the 23-year-old, but he appears to have avoided any major injuries and is expected to make his return to the Toronto lineup on Sunday after taking the last several days off.

"I called Nikki right after that and we went to the hospital that night and got checked out," Biggio said. "We got some X-rays done and everything was all good. Just some precautionary stuff. I went through concussion protocol the next day, cleared it, and then went through it again the next day just to make sure, and I was all clear. I was all good and lucky."

Biggio was undoubtedly in a state of shock following the accident, but there was a familiar face around to help him get through everything. Teammate Anthony Alford was driving behind Biggio at the time of the incident, but he was unaware Biggio was one of the drivers until he pulled over to offer his assistance.

According to Biggio, the other driver went through a yield sign without slowing down. Biggio saw her car at the last second and swerved to get out of the way. That resulted in his truck hitting a brick wall at approximately 30-40 mph. No charges were filed; the other driver took full responsibility for the incident and also came away injury-free.

"I heard a bang and I know I didn’t hit her, so I looked to my right and I saw a truck crashed into a wall," Alford said. "I threw my truck in park and I hopped out. When I hopped out, I couldn’t see who was driving because of the airbags and the smoke. It was just very chaotic. When we pulled the guy out of the truck and I realized it was Biggio, my heart just dropped.

"It was a lesson. You’ve got to cherish the moments you have with the guys around you. In the Blue Jays' organization, we’re like a family. Just like that, your life can change. That was a moment for me to just reflect on how fast things can change for you, whether it’s me or anybody else. It gave me a different perspective."

Biggio hasn't played since the incident, but the tentative plan is for him to play Sunday against the Twins. That's when he'll look to continue his first big league camp, which has involved being moved all over the field. The native of Texas was a second baseman in college, and he has played there for the Blue Jays as well, but they've been attempting to turn him into a super-utility player.

Toronto's goal is to make Biggio comfortable at first, second, third and the two corner-outfield spots. If successful, it will improve the club's long-term versatility and increase his chances of eventually cracking the Major League roster.

"It’s helped me a lot with getting at-bats in at the end of the game," said Biggio, who has four hits in 19 at-bats this spring.

"I think you see guys like Bo [Bichette] who’s not able to get in at the end of the game sometimes because there’s someone playing short," Biggio said. "For me, it helps me out a lot. Especially now, during Spring Training, where they want to get someone at second base, I can go over to first base and still get some at-bats."