Alex Bregman is an American professional baseball player who plays third base. He is currently a free agent, but has previously played for the Houston Astros. Bregman was drafted by the Astros in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft, and made his major league debut in 2016. He is a two-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and a World Series champion.
1900: Great-Grandfather's Immigration
Bregman's great-grandfather immigrated to the United States around 1900.
1967: Ron Blomberg's Draft
Ron Blomberg was drafted in 1967.
1971: Grandfather's Role in Senators Relocation
Bregman's grandfather negotiated the sale and relocation of the Washington Senators in 1971.
1971: Jim Kremmel's Draft
Jim Kremmel was drafted in 1971.
May 1981: Art Howe's Player of the Month Award
Art Howe won the AL Player of the Month Award in May 1981.
1982: Father's College Baseball Career
Bregman's father played college baseball for the University of New Mexico in 1982.
1982: Duane Ward's Draft
Duane Ward was drafted in 1982.
1989: Ben McDonald's Draft
Ben McDonald was the first overall pick in the 1989 MLB Draft.
March 30, 1994: Birth of Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman was born on March 30, 1994.
1999: Bregman Breaks Astros On-Base Streak Record
In 2017, Alex Bregman set a new Astros record for the longest on-base streak since 1999, reaching base in 39 consecutive games.
September 10, 2000: Co-Players of the Week
On September 10, 2000, Richard Hidalgo and Julio Lugo were named co-Players of the Week.
2001: Bregman Ties Bagwell's Road Game On-Base Record
In 2017, Alex Bregman equaled Jeff Bagwell's franchise record (set in 2001) by reaching base in 51 straight road games.
2005: Last ALCS Appearance
The 2017 ALCS was the Astros first appearance in a Championship series since 2005.
2006: Father's Ownership in Thunderbirds
Bregman's father became part owner of the New Mexico Thunderbirds in 2006.
2009: High School State Championship
As a freshman in 2009, Bregman led his high school team to a state championship.
2009: Bregman Matches Carlos Lee's RBI Feat
In 2017, Alex Bregman became the first Astro since Carlos Lee in 2009 to record 100 RBIs in a single season.
October 2010: COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships MVP
Bregman led the 16-and-under USA National Team to a gold medal and was named MVP at the COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships in October 2010.
2010: USA Baseball Player of the Year
In 2010, as a high school sophomore, Bregman became the first high school player to win the USA Baseball Player of the Year Award.
2011: New Mexico Home Run Record
In 2011, as a high school junior, Bregman set a New Mexico season record with 19 home runs.
2012: Bregman Replicates Pujols' 30-50-100 Season
In 2017, Alex Bregman joined Albert Pujols (2012) as the only players since 2012 to achieve a 30-home run, 50-double, and 100-RBI season.
2012: Hand Injury and Draft Decision
Bregman suffered a hand injury in his senior season, impacting his draft prospects in 2012. He was drafted by the Red Sox but chose to attend LSU.
2012: LSU and Jersey Number 30
Bregman started attending LSU in 2012 and wore number 30 to represent the teams that passed on him in the draft.
March 25, 2013: SEC Player of the Week
On March 25, 2013, Bregman was named SEC Player of the Week.
2013: Brooks Wallace Award Candidate
Bregman was also a candidate for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award in 2013.
2013: National Freshman of the Year and Brooks Wallace Award
Bregman achieved significant recognition in 2013, being named National Freshman of the Year and winning the Brooks Wallace Award as the best college shortstop.
2014: Second-Team All-SEC and USA Collegiate National Team
Bregman was named Second-Team All-SEC and played for the USA Collegiate National Team in 2014.
June 2015: Professional Debut
Bregman signed with the Astros and made his professional debut in June 2015, playing for the Quad Cities River Bandits and later the Lancaster JetHawks. He hit a combined .294/.366/.415.
2015: High MLB Draft Pick
The Houston Astros selected Bregman second overall in the 2015 MLB draft, making him the highest-drafted position player in LSU history, highest-drafted player from New Mexico and the second-highest-ever-drafted Jewish player at the time.
2015: MLB Draft Selection
In 2015, Bregman was selected by the Houston Astros with the second overall pick in the MLB draft.
2015: Golden Spikes Award Finalist
In 2015, Bregman was a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, recognizing the top college baseball player.
2015: College Success at LSU
In 2015, Alex Bregman excelled at LSU, batting .312/.406/.534 with impressive stats including leading the SEC in doubles and stolen bases. He led his team to the College World Series, won the Skip Bertman Award, a Gold Glove, and was named a First-Team All-American.
2015: Correa's Rookie Year
Carlos Correa won the AL Rookie of the Year award in 2015.
2015: 2015 Draft Reaches Majors
Bregman was the first position player from the 2015 draft to debut in the Major Leagues.
July 25, 2016: Major League Debut
On July 25, 2016, Bregman made his MLB debut with the Astros against the Yankees, becoming the first position player from the 2015 draft to reach the majors. Initially hitless, he was moved up in the batting order to gain experience and confidence.
2016: MLB Debut
Alex Bregman made his MLB debut in 2016.
2016: First MLB Home Run
Bregman got his first MLB hit on July 31, 2016 and his first home run on August 16, 2016. He finished the season with .264/.313/.478, 8 home runs, and 34 RBIs in 49 games. His slugging percentage was the seventh-best of any Astros rookie all-time.
2016: Minor League Player of the Year
Bregman's outstanding 2016 minor league performance earned him numerous awards, including USA Today Minor League Player of the Year, MLB Pipeline Hitter of the Year, and Astros' Minor League Player of the Year.
2016: Minor League Success
In 2016, Bregman played for the Corpus Christi Hooks (AA) and Fresno Grizzlies (AAA). He impressed with a combined .306/.406/.580 batting line, earning several accolades, including Player of the Week and mid-season All-Star.
May 14, 2017: First Grand Slam and Extra-base Hit Streak
On May 14, 2017, Bregman hit his first MLB grand slam against Masahiro Tanaka. Later that season, he tied the Astros record for extra-base hits in consecutive games (10).
2017: Bregman Leads Astros Offense, Dugout Stare Emerges
In 2017, with injuries to key players, Alex Bregman became a central figure in the Astros' offense. His strong performance (.342 batting average, 6 home runs, and 18 RBIs) during this period coincided with the popularization of his "Dugout Stare" home run celebration, which became a team-wide phenomenon after a synchronized performance on August 22nd against the Mariners.
2017: Sign-Stealing in 2017
The Astros illegally stole signs using technology during the 2017 season, which became public in late 2019.
2017: Key Plays in 2017 Postseason
Bregman's home run off Chris Sale in Game 4 of the 2017 ALDS sparked the Astros comeback win against the Red Sox. His defensive play in Game 7 of the ALCS helped secure the pennant.
2017: World Baseball Classic and World Series Champion
In 2017, Bregman won the World Baseball Classic with Team USA and the World Series with the Houston Astros.
2017: Strong Season and Playoff Debut
Bregman had a successful 2017 season, batting .284/.352/.475 with 39 doubles, 19 home runs, and 71 RBIs. He led AL third basemen in fielding percentage and made his playoff debut.
2017: World Baseball Classic Champion
In 2017, Bregman played for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, winning the gold medal. He was the youngest member of the team. He was also eligible to play for Team Israel.
2018: Bregman's Impressive 2018 Season
Alex Bregman had a standout season in 2018, hitting .286/.394/.532 with 31 home runs and an AL-leading 51 doubles. He demonstrated excellent plate discipline, ranking highly in several key offensive categories including on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and walks.
2018: All-Star Game MVP and AL Doubles Leader
Bregman was named the All-Star Game MVP and led the American League in doubles in 2018.
2018: All-Star Selection and Home Run Derby
Bregman was selected for the 2018 All-Star Game and participated in the Home Run Derby.
2018: Brother Drafted by Astros
Bregman's brother, A.J., was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2018.
2018: Bregman's Strong ALDS Performance
During the 2018 ALDS, Alex Bregman excelled with a .556 batting average and a .714 on-base percentage, the third-highest in ALDS history, and a 1.333 slugging percentage which was fourth-highest all-time for the ALDS.
2018: Player of the Month and All-Star MVP
In 2018, Bregman won AL Player of the Month and Player of the Week awards, hit .284 with 17 home runs and 57 RBIs, was named to the All-Star team, participated in the Home Run Derby and was the All-Star Game MVP.
2018: Sign-Stealing in 2018
The Astros continued their illegal sign-stealing practices in 2018 using technology, a controversy that was revealed in late 2019.
January 2019: Bregman Undergoes Elbow Surgery
Alex Bregman underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in early January 2019 to remove bone chips, returning to action in spring training on March 2nd.
June 12, 2019: Four Walks and a Grand Slam
On June 12, 2019, Bregman drew four walks and hit a grand slam in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
August 2019: Bregman Named AL Player of the Month
Alex Bregman was named the American League Player of the Month for August 2019, recognizing his outstanding performance during that period.
2019: New Puppy
In 2019, Bregman and Howard got a puppy named Hank.
2019: First Grand Slam Since 2019
In 2019, Bregman hit his first grand slam since 2019.
2019: All-Star, AL Walks and WAR Leader, Silver Slugger Award
In 2019, Bregman was an All-Star, led the AL in walks and WAR, and won the Silver Slugger Award.
2019: Bregman's Postseason Performance and World Series Slump
In the 2019 postseason, Bregman started strong in the ALDS but experienced a slump in the ALCS and first three games of the World Series, before breaking out with a grand slam and 5 RBIs in Game 4. The Astros ultimately lost to the Nationals.
2019: Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal
The Houston Astros sign stealing scandal came to light in late 2019, revealing illegal sign-stealing practices involving technology during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Allegations of buzzer use in 2019 were denied by Astros owner Jim Crane.
2019: Bregman Signs $100 Million Extension
In 2019, Alex Bregman signed a six-year, $100 million contract extension with the Astros, covering his remaining arbitration years and his first two years of free agency eligibility.
2019: Bregman Earns Silver Slugger, Finishes Second in MVP Voting
Following the 2019 season, Bregman received the AL Silver Slugger Award at third base and finished second in the AL MVP voting, narrowly losing to Mike Trout. He was also named to the All-MLB Second Team.
2019: Bregman's Historic 2019 Season
In 2019, Bregman had a career year, leading the majors in walks (119) and walk-to-strikeout ratio (1.43) while also leading the AL in times on base (292) and WAR (8.4). He also ranked highly in several offensive categories including home runs (41), OBP (.423), slugging percentage (.592), and OPS (1.015). He achieved the rare feat of hitting 40+ home runs with fewer than 100 strikeouts and joined Joe Morgan as the only Astros with 100+ walks and fewer than 90 strikeouts.
January 2020: Engagement and Marriage
Bregman got engaged to Reagan Howard in January 2020 and they married in December of the same year.
January 2020: Bregman Addresses Sign-Stealing Scandal
In January 2020, Alex Bregman initially offered limited comments on the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. However, in February, he issued an apology for the choices made by himself, the team, and the organization.
July 27, 2020: Bregman Hits 100th Career Home Run
On July 27, 2020, Alex Bregman reached a career milestone by hitting his 100th home run against Kendall Graveman of the Seattle Mariners.
2020: Bregman's 2020 Season
During the shortened 2020 season, Alex Bregman batted .242/.350/.451 with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs. Defensively, he recorded a .979 fielding percentage, the second-highest among AL third basemen.
June 16, 2021: Left Quadriceps Strain
On June 16, 2021, Bregman strained his left quadriceps while playing against the Texas Rangers. At the time of the injury, he was batting .275 with seven home runs and 34 RBIs. The injury sidelined him for over two months.
2021: Darryl Kile Good Guy Award
In 2021, Bregman played in 91 games, batting .270/.355/.422 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs. He received the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award from the Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) for his character and community service.
2021: Record-Setting Infield Unit
In 2021, during Game 6 of the World Series, Bregman and his fellow infielders, Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Yuli Gurriel, achieved a major league record. They made their 73rd postseason start together, surpassing the previous record held by the New York Yankees infield.
April 10, 2022: AL Player of the Week
On April 10, 2022, Bregman was named AL Player of the Week for the second time in his career. During Opening Weekend, he hit .429 with two home runs and six RBIs.
August 1, 2022: Birth of First Child
Bregman's first child, a son, was born on August 1, 2022.
2022: Second World Series Title
Bregman won his second World Series with the Astros in 2022.
2022: Postseason Home Run and RBI Records
During the 2022 postseason, Bregman set records for most home runs and RBIs by a third baseman in playoff history.
2022: Strong Season and Silver Slugger Finalist
In 2022, Bregman had a strong season, batting .259/.366/.454 with 23 home runs and 93 RBIs. He was a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award and led the AL in several statistical categories.
April 23, 2023: 500th RBI
On April 23, 2023, Bregman reached 500 RBIs for his career.
2023: Strong Season and Top-10 Astros Rankings
Bregman had a strong 2023 season, finishing among the league leaders in several offensive categories. He also ranked among the top 10 Astros players all-time in various statistical categories.
2023: Second World Series Title and Broken Finger
In 2023, Bregman won his second World Series with the Astros. He also broke his finger during the series but recovered before the next season.
2024: Postseason Records
As of 2024, Bregman holds multiple postseason records for a third baseman.
2024: Free Agency and Gold Glove Award
In 2024, Bregman became a free agent and won his first Gold Glove Award at third base.