History of Alec Bohm in Timeline

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

August 3, 1996: Alec Bohm's Birth

On August 3, 1996, Alec Daniel Bohm was born. He would later become a professional baseball player.

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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.

2015: Unselected in MLB Draft

Despite being a top-rated player, Alec Bohm was not selected in the 2015 MLB draft, partly due to a growth spurt affecting his performance during scouting visits. He then accepted a scholarship to Wichita State.

2015: Home Run Derby Success

In 2015, the summer after his senior year of high school, Alec Bohm won the Connie Mack World Series Home Run Derby and tied for fourth place at the Triple-A Home Run Derby in Werner Park.

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.

April 11, 2021: Controversial Call

On April 11, 2021, Alec Bohm was the focal point of a controversial call, scoring the eventual game-winning run in a victory over the Atlanta Braves.

July 10, 2021: COVID-19 Protocol

On July 10, 2021, Alec Bohm was unexpectedly removed from a game against the Red Sox due to COVID-19 protocols.

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.

2022: Statistical Performance in 2022

In 2022, Alec Bohm had a batting average of .280/.315/.398 and tied for the major league lead in sacrifice flies with 10. He also led the Phillies in hits with 164.

2022: "I love this place."

In 2022, after securing a wild card spot, Alec Bohm referenced a previous on-camera incident saying "I love this place." The quote was a turnaround from negative comments he had made earlier in the year.

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.