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. He has played in MLB for both the Houston Astros, and the Boston Red Sox.
In 2017, the Astros secured their first appearance in a Championship Series since 2005, marking a significant milestone for the team and Bregman's career.
In 2012, Alex Bregman was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 29th round of the Major League Baseball Draft, but he elected not to sign and instead attended LSU.
In June 2015, Alex Bregman signed with the Houston Astros for a $5.9 million signing bonus and made his professional debut with the Quad Cities River Bandits.
In 2015, Alex Bregman was selected by the Houston Astros with the second overall selection in the first round of the MLB Draft.
In 2015, Alex Bregman was the first position player from the 2015 draft to debut in the Major Leagues.
Toward the end of his junior year of college in 2015, Alex Bregman was selected by the Houston Astros with the second pick in the first round of the MLB draft.
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.
Alex Bregman made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2016.
In 2016, Alex Bregman played for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks and the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, achieving impressive statistics in both leagues.
In 2016, USA Today named Alex Bregman the Minor League Player of the Year, earning multiple other accolades recognizing his performance.
On May 14, 2017, Alex Bregman hit his first major league grand slam off Masahiro Tanaka during a game against New York at Yankee Stadium, contributing to a 10–7 Astros victory.
In 2017, Alex Bregman showcased a strong performance, batting .284 with 19 home runs, 71 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. Defensively, he led AL third basemen in fielding percentage. He helped Houston win the AL West division, advancing to the major league playoff.
In 2017, Alex Bregman was the youngest member of Team USA, which won the gold medal in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, and he won the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros.
In 2017, at the age of 22, 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.
Throughout the 2017 postseason, Bregman was a major force for the Astros. Notably, his home run in Game 4 of the ALDS helped the Astros secure a win against the Red Sox. In Game 7 of the ALCS, his defensive play preserved the lead, contributing to a 4-0 victory.
In 2018, Alex Bregman was named MVP of the MLB All-Star Game and led the American League in doubles.
In the 2018 American League Division Series, Alex Bregman delivered an impressive performance, batting .556 with a high on-base percentage and slugging percentage, ranking among the all-time best in division series history.
In the 2018 regular season, Alex Bregman showcased exceptional performance, batting .286 with 31 home runs and leading the AL with 51 doubles. He exhibited plate discipline, securing high rankings in various offensive statistics and demonstrating a keen eye at the plate.
On June 12, 2019, Alex Bregman had his first four-walk game since, while playing against the Milwaukee Brewers. He also hit a grand slam, joining Bobby Bonds and J. D. Martinez as the only players to achieve this feat in one game.
During the 2019 regular season, Alex Bregman led the major leagues in walks with 119 and demonstrated exceptional plate discipline. He batted .296 and achieved high rankings in various offensive categories. On defense, he played both third base and shortstop.
In 2019, Alex Bregman was again an All-Star, led the American League in walks and WAR, and received the 2019 American League Silver Slugger Award at third base.
In March 2019, Alex Bregman and the Astros agreed to a six-year, $100 million contract extension, covering arbitration and free agency eligibility. It was the second-highest contract in club history.
In the 2019 postseason, Alex Bregman experienced highs and lows, with a strong ALDS performance followed by a slump in the ALCS and early World Series games. He broke out in Game 4 of the World Series with a grand slam, but the Astros ultimately lost the series.
On July 27, 2020, Alex Bregman achieved a career milestone by hitting his 100th home run against Kendall Graveman of the Seattle Mariners.
During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Alex Bregman played 42 games at third base and achieved the second-highest fielding percentage among AL third basemen. He maintained a .242 batting average with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs.
In Game 6 of the 2021 World Series, Bregman made his 73rd postseason start as part of the infield unit with Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Yuli Gurriel. Together, they achieved more postseason starts than any other quartet of teammates in major league history.
During the 2022 ALDS and ALCS, Bregman batted .333/.375/.600 in both series. In the 2022 ALCS, he hit his 14th career postseason home run, surpassing Justin Turner for the most by a third baseman, and his 43 career RBIs set a record for the most all-time by a third baseman.
In 2022, Alex Bregman won his second World Series with the Houston Astros.
On April 23, 2023, Alex Bregman drove in the 500th run of his career.
During the 2023 regular season with the Astros, Bregman had a .262 batting average with 25 home runs and 98 RBIs. He was in the top 5% in the majors in strikeout percentage, whiff percentage, and chase percentage in 2023.
During the second game of the 2023 World Series, Bregman hit a home run, setting a record for the most career World Series home runs by a third baseman with six. The Astros won the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, earning Bregman his second World Series ring. It was revealed that Bregman had broken his finger late in the game.
On April 25, 2024, Alex Bregman recorded his 1,000th career hit, a single against the Chicago Cubs, becoming the 14th player to reach this milestone as a member of the Astros.
During the 2024 season, Bregman batted .260 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI. Following the season, Bregman became a free agent after rejecting a qualifying offer from the Astros, and was named AL Gold Glove Award winner at third base for the first time in 2024.
Following the 2024 season, Alex Bregman departed from the Astros and signed with the Boston Red Sox. In his first year with the Red Sox, he made his third All-Star appearance.
In 2024, Alex Bregman won his first Gold Glove and became the all-time leader in multiple postseason records for a third baseman.
On February 15, 2025, Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, including opt-out options after the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
On March 27, 2025, Bregman made his Red Sox debut against the Texas Rangers.
On April 15, 2025, Bregman went 5-for-5, two homers, a double, four RBIs against the Tampa Bay Rays in a Red Sox 7–4 win, marking his first career five-hit game.
On May 7, 2025, Alex Bregman recorded his 200th career home run during a game against the Texas Rangers.
Alex Bregman's contract with the Boston Red Sox includes opt-out options after the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
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