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). He began his MLB career in 2020. Known for his offensive capabilities at the plate and his defensive play at third base, Bohm is an integral part of the Phillies lineup.

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August 3, 1996: Alec Bohm's birth

On August 3, 1996, Alec Daniel Bohm was born. He is now an American professional baseball third baseman.

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2002: Rolen Traded

In 2002, Scott Rolen was traded and the Philadelphia Phillies had lacked a strong third baseman since then.

2015: Not selected in MLB Draft

In 2015, Alec Bohm was not selected by any Major League Baseball (MLB) team in the MLB Draft, despite being rated as the number one baseball player from Nebraska.

2015: Not drafted in MLB but commits to Wichita State

In 2015, despite being a standout hitter at Roncalli Catholic High School, Alec Bohm was not selected in the MLB Draft and chose to play college baseball for the Wichita State Shockers instead.

2015: Connie Mack World Series Home Run Derby Win

In the summer of 2015, 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

As a freshman during the 2016 season, Alec Bohm batted .303 with six home runs and 30 RBIs, earning first-team Freshman All-American honors from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.

2017: Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star

In 2017, Alec Bohm played collegiate summer baseball for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL), where he was named a league all-star.

June 12, 2018: Signing bonus of $5.85 million with the Phillies

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

2018: Second-Team All-American

As a junior during the 2018 season, Alec Bohm was named a Second-Team All-American by Baseball America.

2018: Interrupted rise in Phillies' farm system due to injury

In 2018, Alec Bohm's rise through the Phillies' farm system was interrupted when he was hit by a pitch on July 12, catching a nerve in his knee. He was placed on the disabled list with a shin contusion and was seen in a walking boot.

2018: Phillies Draft and Signing

In 2018, the Phillies selected Alec Bohm third overall in the MLB draft, and he signed with the team that June.

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 by USA Baseball.

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.

2019: All-Star Futures Game Appearance

In 2019, Alec Bohm appeared in the All-Star Futures Game.

2019: Promotion to Class A-Advanced Clearwater Threshers

In 2019, after batting .367 with Lakewood, Alec Bohm received a promotion to the Class A-Advanced Clearwater Threshers on April 30.

August 2020: Major league debut with Phillies

In August 2020, Alec Bohm made his major league debut and finished the season as the Phillies' everyday third baseman.

2020: Begins Season at Alternate Training Site

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alec Bohm began the 2020 season at an alternate training site after the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season.

2020: MLB debut

In 2020, Alec Bohm made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2020: Participation in 2020 Summer Olympics Qualifying Tournament

In 2020, Alec Bohm participated in the qualifying tournaments for the 2020 Summer Olympics, batting .233 in nine games with one home run and four RBIs as Team USA's starting third baseman. The team secured fourth place in the tournament.

2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Minor League Season

In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic leading to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season, the Phillies were allowed to maintain a "pool" of up to 60 players, including prospects like Alec Bohm.

April 11, 2021: Controversial call in game against the Atlanta Braves

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 7, 2021: Hader's last blown save

Prior to June 8, 2022, Josh Hader's last blown save was on July 7, 2021.

July 10, 2021: Removed from game due to COVID-19 protocols

On July 10, 2021, Alec Bohm was unexpectedly removed in the eighth inning of an 11–2 victory over the Red Sox due to COVID-19 protocols.

July 28, 2021: Last run given up by Hader

Prior to the home run on June 8, 2022, the last run given up by Josh Hader was on July 28, 2021.

2021: Sent to the Minors after struggles

After a strong rookie season, Alec Bohm began the 2021 MLB season at third base with the Phillies, but after defensive errors and offensive struggles, he was sent back down to the minors that August.

June 8, 2022: Game-tying home run against Brewers closer

On June 8, 2022, Alec Bohm hit a game-tying home run against Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader, ending Hader's scoreless inning streak.

2022: 1000th World Series Home Run

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: Starting third baseman for Phillies

In 2022, Alec Bohm became the Phillies' starting third baseman and contributed to the team winning the 2022 National League pennant.

2022: Tied for Major League Lead in Sacrifice Flies

In 2022, Alec Bohm tied for the major league lead in sacrifice flies, with 10. He also reached on an error 10 times, tops in the NL, and led the Phillies in hits.

2022: "I fucking hate this place" incident

In 2022, after making three throwing errors, Alec Bohm was caught on camera saying, "I fucking hate this place." He apologized after the game. Later, after securing a wild card spot, he said, "I love this place."

2023: Career-Highs in multiple batting stats

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

2024: Named to All-Star Game

In 2024, Alec Bohm was named to his first All-Star Game.

2024: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby Participation

In 2024, Alec Bohm was selected as the starting third baseman for the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He also participated in the Home Run Derby, reaching the semi-final, and in 2024, he played 143 games, slashing .280/.332/.448 with 15 home runs, 97 RBI, and five stolen bases.