Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alex Bregman

Discover the career path of Alex Bregman, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Alexander David Bregman is an American professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, he played for the Houston Astros. He is a prominent figure in professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: Astros First Championship Series Appearance

In 2005, the Houston Astros made their first appearance in a Championship Series.

2009: State Championship as a Freshman

In 2009, as a freshman shortstop, Alex Bregman led his high school team to a state championship.

October 2010: MVP at COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships

In October 2010, Alex Bregman batted .564 for the gold-medal-winning 16-and-under USA National Team at the COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships in Lagos de Mareno, Mexico, and was named the MVP.

2010: USA Baseball Player of the Year Award

In 2010, as a high school sophomore at Albuquerque Academy, Alex Bregman became the first high school player to win the USA Baseball Player of the Year Award.

2011: All-State and Gold Medal

In 2011, Alex Bregman batted .678 as a junior in high school and established a season record in New Mexico with 19 home runs. He was named first team All-State, and led the 18-and-under U.S. National Team to a gold medal at the International Baseball Federation World Championships.

2012: Drafted by the Red Sox

In 2012, Alex Bregman was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 29th round of the Major League Baseball Draft but chose not to sign and instead attended LSU.

March 25, 2013: SEC Player of the Week

On March 25, 2013, Alex Bregman was named SEC Player of the Week.

2013: Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award

In 2013, Alex Bregman was once more a candidate for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award that he had won.

2013: National Freshman of the Year and Brooks Wallace Award

In 2013, while playing college baseball for Louisiana State University (LSU), Alex Bregman was voted the National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America and won the Brooks Wallace Award as the country's best college shortstop.

2014: Second-Team All-SEC

In 2014, Alex Bregman was voted second-team all-SEC and named to the USA Collegiate National Team.

June 2015: Signed with the Astros

In June 2015, Alex Bregman signed with the Astros for a $5.9 million signing bonus and made his professional debut with the Quad Cities River Bandits.

2015: Skip Bertman Award and Rawlings Gold Glove Winner

In 2015, Alex Bregman led LSU to the College World Series, won LSU's Skip Bertman Award, and was voted the Rawlings Gold Glove winner at shortstop by the ABCA, also being named first-team All-American.

2015: Finalist for Golden Spikes Award

In 2015, Alex Bregman was one of four finalists for the Golden Spikes Award, presented annually to the nation's top college player.

2015: Drafted by the Houston Astros

In 2015, Alex Bregman was selected by the Houston Astros with the second overall selection in the first round of the MLB Draft, becoming the highest-drafted position player in LSU's history.

2015: First Position Player Debut

In 2015, Alex Bregman was the first position player from the 2015 Draft to debut in the Major Leagues.

July 25, 2016: MLB Debut

On July 25, 2016, the Astros added Alex Bregman to their 25-man roster, and he made his major league debut at third base against the New York Yankees.

2016: First Major League Hit and Home Run

During the 2016 season, Alex Bregman recorded his first major league hit on July 31 against the Detroit Tigers and hit his first home run on August 16 against the Cardinals.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Alex Bregman made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2016: Double-A and Triple-A Seasons

In 2016, Alex Bregman played for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks and the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, achieving high batting averages and OPS across both teams.

2016: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2016, Alex Bregman was named the USA Today Minor League Player of the Year and received multiple other awards, including MLB Pipeline Hitter of the Year and Astros' Minor League Player of the Year.

May 14, 2017: First Grand Slam

During the May 14, 2017, game against New York at Yankee Stadium, Alex Bregman hit his first major league grand slam.

2017: World Baseball Classic Gold Medal and World Series win

In 2017, Alex Bregman started as the youngest member of Team USA, winning a gold medal in the World Baseball Classic, and concluded the season with a World Series victory with the Houston Astros.

2017: World Baseball Classic Gold Medal

In 2017, Alex Bregman, at age 22, started the baseball season as the youngest member of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), which won its first gold medal.

2017: Key Player in 2017 Postseason

In the 2017 postseason, Alex Bregman played a vital role for the Astros. His home run in Game 4 of the ALDS against Chris Sale tied the game and spurred the Astros to victory. Bregman's defensive skills were also on display, particularly during the ALCS against the Yankees, helping the Astros secure a 4–0 victory and their first appearance in a Championship Series since 2005.

2017: 2017 Regular Season Performance

In the 2017 season, Alex Bregman showcased his skills by batting .284/.352/.475, hitting 39 doubles and five triples, along with 19 home runs, 88 runs, 71 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. Defensively, Bregman primarily played third base, leading AL third basemen in fielding percentage with .970. The Houston Astros also secured the AL West division title in 2017, advancing Bregman to his first major league playoff appearance.

2018: 2018 Regular Season Stats

During the 2018 regular season, Alex Bregman had a batting average of .286/.394/.532, hitting 31 home runs and 51 doubles. He also had 83 extra base hits, 96 walks, 105 runs, and 103 RBIs. Bregman batted .386/.488/.735 with runners in scoring position.

2018: MLB All-Star Game MVP

In 2018, Alex Bregman was named the MVP of the MLB All-Star Game and led the American League in doubles.

2018: Contract Renewal and Player of the Month

In 2018, Alex Bregman's contract with the Astros was renewed at $599,000. In June 2018, Bregman was named AL Player of the Month after impressive performance. Bregman was also named the AL Player of the Week for the week of June 25 – July 1.

2018: AL Division Series Performance

In the 2018 American League Division Series, Alex Bregman had a batting average of .556. His .714 OBP was the third-highest all-time in a division series, and his 1.333 slugging percentage was fourth-highest all-time.

August 2019: AL Player of the Month

Alex Bregman was named the American League Player of the Month for August 2019.

2019: Awards and Honors

After the 2019 season, Alex Bregman received the American League Silver Slugger Award at third base. He also came in second in the vote for American League Most Valuable Player and was voted 2019 All-MLB Team Second Team.

2019: 2019 Postseason Performance

During the 2019 postseason, Alex Bregman had a great ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays, batting .353/.450/.647 with two doubles, one home run, three walks, and two RBIs. Although he initially struggled in the ALCS and first three games of the World Series, he broke out of his slump in Game 4 of the World Series with a grand slam and 5 RBIs.

2019: All-Star, League Leader, and Silver Slugger Award

In 2019, Alex Bregman was an All-Star again, led the American League in walks and WAR, and received the American League Silver Slugger Award at third base.

2019: Contract Extension

In March 2019, Alex Bregman and the Astros agreed to a six-year, $100 million contract extension.

2019: First Grand Slam Since 2019

On September 11, Alex Bregman hit a grand slam that gave the Astros the go-ahead runs in a 12–3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. It was his first grand slam since 2019.

July 27, 2020: 100th Career Home Run

On July 27, 2020, Alex Bregman hit his 100th career home run, off Kendall Graveman of the Seattle Mariners.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Alex Bregman batted .242/.350/.451 with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs. On defense, he had the second-highest fielding percentage of all AL third basemen, at .979.

2021: 2021 Regular Season Performance and Award

During the 2021 regular season, Alex Bregman batted .270/.355/.422 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs. He was also honored with the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award for his character and service to the community.

2021: Postseason Starts Record

In Game 6 of the 2021 World Series, Alex Bregman made his 73rd postseason start as part of the infield unit with Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Yuli Gurriel. They set a record for most postseason starts together by a quartet of teammates in major league history.

April 10, 2022: AL Player of the Week

On April 10, 2022, Alex Bregman was named AL Player of the Week for the second time in his career. Over the four games comprising MLB's Opening Weekend, he batted .429 with two home runs, six RBIs, and a 1.286 OPS.

2022: Second World Series Win

In 2022, Alex Bregman won his second World Series.

April 23, 2023: Bregman Drives In 500th Career Run

On April 23, 2023, Alex Bregman drove in the 500th run of his career.

2024: Postseason Records Leader

As of 2024, Alex Bregman is the all-time leader in multiple postseason records for a third baseman, including home runs, runs batted in, runs scored, putouts, and assists.