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 a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox.

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

1967: Second highest Jewish player

In 2015, when Alex Bregman was drafted, he became the second-highest-ever drafted Jewish player, behind Ron Blomberg (1967).

1971: Highest ever drafted player from New Mexico

In 2015, when Alex Bregman was drafted, he became the highest-ever-drafted player from New Mexico, ahead of Jim Kremmel in 1971.

1982: Highest ever drafted player from New Mexico

In 2015, when Alex Bregman was drafted, he became the highest-ever-drafted player from New Mexico, ahead of Duane Ward in 1982.

1989: Highest drafted LSU position player since 1989

In 2015, when Alex Bregman was drafted, he became the highest-drafted position player in LSU's history since Ben McDonald in 1989.

2005: First Championship Series appearance since 2005

In 2017, Alex Bregman helped propel the Houston Astros to their first appearance in a Championship Series since 2005.

2009: State Championship Win

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

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, Alex Bregman became the first high school player to win the USA Baseball Player of the Year Award.

2011: High School Home Run Record

In 2011, as a junior in high school, Alex Bregman batted .678 and established a season record in New Mexico with 19 home runs.

2012: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox

In 2012, Alex Bregman was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 29th round of the Major League Baseball Draft but elected not to sign with them.

March 25, 2013: SEC Player of the Week

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

2013: Candidate for Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award

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

2013: College Baseball Awards

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

2014: Second-Team All-SEC

In 2014, Alex Bregman was voted second-team all-SEC, NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team, SEC All-Tournament Team, Second-Team All-Louisiana, and named to the 2014 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 of the Single-A Midwest League in late June.

2015: Finalist for Golden Spikes Award

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

2015: Drafted by 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.

2015: Skip Bertman Award

In 2015, Alex Bregman won LSU's Skip Bertman Award, was voted the Rawlings Gold Glove winner at shortstop by the ABCA, and voted first-team All-American by both Baseball America and the NCBWA for the second time.

2015: First position player to debut

On July 25, 2016, when Alex Bregman made his MLB debut, he 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 purchased Alex Bregman's contract from the Grizzlies, adding him to their 25-man roster, and he made his major league debut at third base against the New York Yankees.

2016: First MLB Season

During the 2016 season, Alex Bregman recorded his first major league hit on July 31 and finished the season with .264/.313/.478 with 8 home runs and 34 RBIs in 49 games.

2016: Success in Double-A and Triple-A

In 2016, Alex Bregman excelled with the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks and the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, showcasing his hitting abilities and versatility.

2016: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2016, USA Today named Alex Bregman the 2016 Minor League Player of the Year.

May 14, 2017: First major league grand slam

On May 14, 2017, Alex Bregman hit his first major league grand slam off Masahiro Tanaka in the first inning of a game versus New York at Yankee Stadium, contributing to a 10–7 Astros win.

2017: Won World Series with Astros

Alex Bregman started 2017 as the youngest member of Team USA, which won the gold medal in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, and he ended the season winning the 2017 World Series with the Astros.

2017: Key plays in the 2017 Postseason

During the 2017 postseason, Alex Bregman had a home run off Chris Sale in Game 4 of the ALDS. Additionally, in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Yankees in 2017, Bregman threw out Greg Bird at home, helping the Astros win 4-0.

2017: Performance in 2017 Season

During the 2017 season, Alex Bregman achieved a batting average of .284/.352/.475, placing ninth in the AL for both doubles (39) and triples (5), and also recorded 19 home runs, 88 runs, 71 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. His batting average against left-handers was .331, ranking ninth in the AL. In 2017, Bregman led AL third basemen in fielding percentage (.970), while playing 132 games at third base and 30 at shortstop. The Houston Astros won the AL West division with a 101–61 record, advancing to the major league playoff.

2017: World Baseball Classic

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

2018: Stats for 2018 Regular Season

During the 2018 regular season, Alex Bregman batted .286/.394/.532 with 31 home runs and 51 doubles, leading the AL in doubles. His performance with runners in scoring position was .386/.488/.735, with the highest slugging percentage in the major leagues.

2018: All-Star Game MVP

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

2018: Excellent American League Division Series

In the 2018 American League Division Series, Alex Bregman batted .556, with a .714 OBP and a 1.333 slugging percentage.

June 12, 2019: Four Walks Game

On June 3, 2023, Alex Bregman hit a grand slam while drawing four walks to lead a 9-6 win over the Angels. It was his first four-walk game since June 12, 2019, versus the Milwaukee Brewers.

2019: 2019 Postseason Performance

During the 2019 postseason, Alex Bregman excelled in the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays, batting .353/.450/.647. His performance declined in the ALCS and the first three games of the World Series, but he broke out of his slump in Game 4 of the World Series by hitting 3-for-5 with a grand slam and 5 RBIs.

2019: First Grand Slam Since 2019

In 2019, Alex Bregman hit his fourth career grand slam on September 11, which was his first since 2019, giving the Astros the lead in a 12–3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

2019: All-Star and Silver Slugger

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

2019: $100 Million Contract Extension

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

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: Performance in the 2020 Season

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Alex Bregman batted .242/.350/.451 with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs. He also had the second-highest fielding percentage among AL third basemen at .979.

2021: Postseason starts

In Game 6 of the 2021 World Series, Alex Bregman made his 73rd postseason start as part of the infield unit, surpassing the Yankees' Derek Jeter, Tino Martinez, Paul O’Neill, and Bernie Williams.

2022: 2022 ALDS and ALCS Performance

During the 2022 ALDS and ALCS, Alex Bregman batted .333/.375/.600 in both series, hitting one home run in each. He also set a record for the most career postseason home runs by a third baseman and most career RBIs in the playoffs by a third baseman in 2022.

2022: 2022 Season Stats

In 2022, Alex Bregman achieved several notable statistics: he batted .259/.366/.454 with 93 runs, 38 doubles, 23 home runs, and 93 RBIs. He also led the AL in lowest percentage of balls outside the strike zone swung at (21.8%).

2022: Second World Series Win

In 2022, Alex Bregman won his second World Series.

April 23, 2023: 500th Career Run

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

2023: 2023 Regular Season Stats

In the 2023 regular season with the Astros, Alex Bregman batted .262/.363/.441 with 103 runs, 25 home runs, and 98 RBIs, achieving top rankings among AL third basemen.

2023: World Series Home Run Record

In the second game of the World Series in 2023, Alex Bregman hit a home run, setting a record for the most career World Series home runs by a third baseman. The Astros won the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies in six games, earning Bregman his second World Series ring.

April 25, 2024: 1,000th Career Hit

On April 25, 2024, Alex Bregman recorded his 1,000th career hit, becoming the 14th player to reach this milestone as an Astro.

2024: First Gold Glove

Alex Bregman won his first Gold Glove in 2024 and as of 2024, he is the all-time leader in multiple postseason records for a third baseman.

2024: Signed with the Red Sox

Following the 2024 season, Alex Bregman departed the Astros and signed with the Red Sox and made his third All-Star appearance in his first year with the team.

2024: 2024 Season Performance and Gold Glove Award

In 2024, Alex Bregman batted .260/.315/.453 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI. He was named AL Gold Glove Award winner at third base for the first time. He also became a free agent after rejecting a one-year qualifying offer from the Astros in 2024.

February 15, 2025: Signing with the Boston Red Sox

On February 15, 2025, Alex Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, including opt-out options after the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

March 27, 2025: Red Sox Debut

On March 27, 2025, Alex Bregman made his Red Sox debut against the Texas Rangers, going 0-for-4 in a 5–2 win.

April 15, 2025: First Career Five-Hit Game

On April 15, 2025, Alex Bregman went 5-for-5 with two home runs, a double, and four RBIs against the Tampa Bay Rays, marking his first career five-hit game.

May 7, 2025: 200th Career Home Run

On May 7, 2025, Alex Bregman recorded his 200th career home run in a 6–4 win over the Texas Rangers.

November 3, 2025: Opt-Out and Free Agency

On November 3, 2025, Alex Bregman opted out of his contract with the Red Sox and became a free agent.

2025: 2025 Season Highlights

In 2025, Alex Bregman was placed on the injured list with a right quadriceps strain and was named to the All-Star Game roster but opted not to participate due to injury. On August 11, 2025, Alex Bregman played his first game as a visiting player against the Houston Astros and got a standing ovation from the fans.

2025: Free Agent

Upon the conclusion of the 2025 MLB postseason, Alex Bregman opted out of his Red Sox contract and became a free agent.

2026: Opt-out Option

Alex Bregman had an opt-out option after the 2026 season as part of his three-year contract with the Boston Red Sox that he signed on February 15, 2025.