Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alec Bohm

How Alec Bohm built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Alec Bohm is an American professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: Phillies Third Base Void

In 2002, it was noted that the Philadelphia Phillies had lacked a strong third baseman since Scott Rolen was traded.

2016: Freshman All-American Honors

In 2016, as a freshman at Wichita State, Alec Bohm batted .303 with six home runs and 30 RBIs, earning him first-team Freshman All-American honors from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. He also played in the Coastal Plain League where he was named the number one prospect by Baseball America.

2017: Cape Cod League All-Star

In 2017, Alec Bohm played in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Falmouth Commodores where he was named a league all-star and ranked second in the league with a .351 batting average.

June 12, 2018: Signed with the Phillies

On June 12, 2018, Alec Bohm signed with the Philadelphia Phillies after being drafted, receiving a reported signing bonus of $5.85 million.

2018: Minor League Season

In 2018, Alec Bohm began his minor league season with the GCL Phillies and was later promoted to the Williamsport Crosscutters. His season was interrupted by a shin contusion after being hit by a pitch.

2018: All-American Recognition

In 2018, Alec Bohm was named a Second-Team All-American by Baseball America and was a semifinalist for both the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy. He also led the American Athletic Conference in runs scored and home runs.

2018: Drafted by the Phillies

In 2018, Alec Bohm was selected third overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB draft, marking a significant step in his professional baseball career.

October 10, 2019: Named to USA Baseball Roster

On October 10, 2019, Alec Bohm was named to the 28-man roster for the 2019 WBSC Premier12 championship, a qualifying tournament for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

2019: Paul Owens Award

At the conclusion of the 2019 minor league season, Alec Bohm received the Paul Owens Award, given annually to the top position player prospect in the Phillies organization. He was also assigned to the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League.

2019: Minor League Promotions

In 2019, Alec Bohm was promoted from Lakewood to Clearwater, and then to the Reading Phillies after batting .367. He was also selected for the MLB All-Star Futures Game.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Alec Bohm made his Major League Baseball debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, becoming their everyday third baseman.

2020: Olympics Qualifying Tournament

In 2020, Alec Bohm participated in the WBSC Premier12 championship, a qualifying tournament for the 2020 Summer Olympics, with USA Baseball.

2020: COVID-19 Season

In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alec Bohm was part of the Phillies' player pool, practicing at an alternate training site in Allentown, Pennsylvania, while awaiting his opportunity to play in the major leagues.

2022: 1,000th Home Run in World Series History

During game three of the 2022 World Series, Alec Bohm hit a solo home run against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., marking the 1,000th home run in World Series history.

2022: World Series Appearance

In 2022, Alec Bohm contributed to the Philadelphia Phillies reaching the World Series.

2023: Career-High Season

In 2023, Alec Bohm finished with career-highs in on-base percentage (.327), slugging percentage (.437), and on-base plus slugging (.765).

2024: All-Star Selection

In 2024, Alec Bohm was named to his first All-Star Game, recognizing his performance in Major League Baseball.

2024: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby

In 2024, Alec Bohm was selected as the starting third baseman for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and participated in the Home Run Derby, reaching the semi-final.