History of Alex Bregman in Timeline

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.

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1900: Great-Grandfather's Immigration

Around 1900, Alex Bregman's great-grandfather Samuel "Bo" Bregman immigrated from Russia to Washington, D.C.

1967: Ron Blomberg Drafted

In 1967, Ron Blomberg was drafted.

1971: Grandfather's Role with Washington Senators

In 1971, Alex Bregman's grandfather was general counsel for the Washington Senators until the team moved to Texas in a sale that he negotiated.

1971: Jim Kremmel Drafted

In 1971, Jim Kremmel was drafted.

May 1981: Second Astros Third Baseman to Win the Award

In June 2018, when Bregman won AL Player of the Month, he became the second Astros third baseman to win the award, along with Art Howe (May 1981).

1982: Father's Baseball Career

In 1982, Alex Bregman's father played baseball as a freshman for the University of New Mexico Lobos.

1982: Duane Ward Drafted

In 1982, Duane Ward was drafted.

1989: Ben McDonald Drafted

In 1989, Ben McDonald was drafted.

March 30, 1994: Alex Bregman's Birth

On March 30, 1994, Alexander David Bregman was born. He would later become a professional baseball third baseman.

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1999: Longest On-Base Streak Since 1999

On September 12, 2018, Alex Bregman extended his on-base streak to 39 games, the longest in team history since 1999.

September 10, 2000: Astros Co-Players of the Week

On September 10, 2000, Richard Hidalgo and Julio Lugo shared the honors of AL co-Player of the Week. This was the first occurrence in club history with co-Players of the Week.

2001: Tied Franchise Record in 2001

On September 12, 2018, Alex Bregman tied Jeff Bagwell's franchise record of reaching base in 51 consecutive games on the road, established in 2001.

2004: Batboy for University of New Mexico

In 2004, Alex Bregman served as a batboy for a University of New Mexico game against Arizona State University, where his favorite baseball player, Dustin Pedroia, played.

2005: First Appearance in Championship Series Since 2005

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.

2006: Father's Ownership in New Mexico Thunderbirds

Starting in 2006, Alex Bregman's father was a part owner of the NBA Development League’s New Mexico Thunderbirds.

2009: High School State Championship

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

2009: First Astro to Log 100 RBIs Since 2009

On September 12, 2018, Alex Bregman became the first Astro to log 100 RBIs in a season since Carlos Lee in 2009.

October 2010: COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships MVP

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 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 Baseball Success and U.S. National Team Gold Medal

In 2011, Alex Bregman batted .678 as a high school junior, setting a New Mexico season record with 19 home runs and earned All-State honors. In the fall of 2011, he led the 18-and-under U.S. National Team to a gold medal at the International Baseball Federation World Championships.

2012: College at LSU

In 2012, Alex Bregman chose to attend LSU to major in sports administration and play shortstop for the LSU Tigers baseball team.

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 he elected not to sign and instead attended LSU.

2012: First Player Since Albert Pujols in 2012

On September 12, 2018, Alex Bregman became the first player since Albert Pujols in 2012 to hit 30 home runs and 50 doubles, and drive in 100 runs.

March 25, 2013: SEC Player of the Week

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

2013: Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award

In 2013, Alex Bregman was a candidate for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award.

2013: College Baseball Awards

In 2013, during his college baseball career at Louisiana State University (LSU), 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.

2014: All-SEC Honors

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

June 2015: Signing Bonus with the Astros

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.

2015: Golden Spikes Award Finalist and Brooks Wallace Award Candidate

In 2015, Alex Bregman was one of four finalists for the Golden Spikes Award and was a candidate for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award.

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.

2015: First Position Player Debut

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

2015: Skip Bertman Award and All-American Honors

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

2015: Carlos Correa's Rookie Season

In 2015, Carlos Correa had his AL Rookie of the Year season.

2015: MLB Draft

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.

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: MLB Debut

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

2016: Success in Double-A and Triple-A Leagues

In 2016, Alex Bregman played for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks and the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, achieving impressive statistics in both leagues.

2016: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2016, USA Today named Alex Bregman the Minor League Player of the Year, earning multiple other accolades recognizing his performance.

May 14, 2017: First Major League Grand Slam

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.

2017: Dugout Stare Popularized in 2017 Postseason

During the 2017 postseason, Alex Bregman began performing a home run celebration known as the "Dugout Stare." This celebration gained popularity among his teammates and on social media.

2017: Solid 2017 Season

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.

2017: World Baseball Classic and World Series Champion

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.

2017: World Baseball Classic Gold Medal

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.

2017: Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal Occurred in 2017

In late 2019, it was revealed that in 2017, the Houston Astros had illegally stolen signs using technology. Bregman, along with the organization, faced scrutiny and criticism as a result.

2017: Key Player in 2017 Postseason

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.

2018: MLB All-Star Game MVP

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

2018: Brother's MLB Draft Selection

In 2018, Alex Bregman's brother, A.J. Bregman, was selected by the Houston Astros in the 35th round of the MLB Draft.

2018: Named AL Player of the Month in June 2018

In June 2018, Bregman was named AL Player of the Month after an impressive performance, including 11 home runs and 30 RBIs. Bregman was also named the AL Player of the Week for the week of June 25 – July 1.

2018: Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal Occurred in 2018

In late 2019, it was revealed that in 2018, the Houston Astros had illegally stolen signs using technology. Bregman, along with the organization, faced scrutiny and criticism as a result.

2018: Strong Performance in 2018 AL Division Series

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.

2018: Outstanding 2018 Regular Season Performance

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.

January 2019: Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery in January 2019

In early January 2019, Alex Bregman underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips in his right elbow. He returned to action in spring training on March 2.

June 12, 2019: Four Walks and Grand Slam Feat

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.

August 2019: American League Player of the Month August 2019

Alex Bregman was named the American League Player of the Month for August 2019, recognizing his outstanding performance throughout the month.

2019: Silver Slugger Award and MVP Runner-Up in 2019

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

2019: Led Major Leagues in Walks During 2019 Season

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.

2019: New Puppy

In 2019, Alex Bregman and Reagan Howard got a puppy named Hank.

2019: All-Star and Silver Slugger Award

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.

2019: $100 Million Contract Extension in 2019

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.

2019: Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal 2019

In late 2019, the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal broke, revealing that the Astros had illegally stolen signs using technology. Bregman, along with the organization, faced scrutiny and criticism as a result.

2019: Mixed Performance in 2019 Postseason

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.

January 2020: Addresses Sign Stealing Scandal in January 2020

In January 2020, Alex Bregman addressed the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal at the Astros' annual fan festival, offering brief comments. On February 13, he apologized during a news conference, expressing remorse for the team's choices. The Astros owner denied allegations of buzzer devices used by players.

January 2020: Engagement to Reagan Howard

In January 2020, Alex Bregman became engaged to Reagan Howard.

July 27, 2020: 100th Career Home Run on July 27, 2020

On July 27, 2020, Alex Bregman achieved a career milestone by hitting his 100th home run against Kendall Graveman of the Seattle Mariners.

2020: Pandemic-Shortened 2020 Season

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.

June 16, 2021: Strained Left Quadriceps on June 16, 2021

On June 16, 2021, Alex Bregman strained his left quadriceps during a game against the Texas Rangers, resulting in a two-month absence from the season. He returned on August 25.

2021: Darryl Kile Good Guy Award 2021

In 2021, Alex Bregman was honored with the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award by the Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) for his character and community service.

2021: Most Postseason Starts

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.

April 10, 2022: Named AL Player of the Week on April 10, 2022

On April 10, 2022, Alex Bregman was named AL Player of the Week. On August 18, 2022, he drove in a career-high six runs versus the White Sox, both homering and doubling twice, scoring four runs and setting a club record for fewest games to reach the threshold (765).

August 1, 2022: Birth of Son

On August 1, 2022, Alex Bregman and Reagan Howard welcomed their first child, a son.

2022: 2022 ALDS and ALCS Performance

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.

2022: Second World Series Win

In 2022, Alex Bregman won his second World Series with the Houston Astros.

April 23, 2023: 500th Career Run

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

2023: 2023 Regular Season Performance

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.

2023: World Series Win and Injury

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.

April 25, 2024: 1,000th Career Hit

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.

2024: 2024 Season and Free Agency

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.

2024: Signing with the Red Sox and All-Star Appearance

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.

2024: First Gold Glove and Postseason Record

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

February 15, 2025: Signs with the Red Sox

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.

March 27, 2025: Red Sox Debut

On March 27, 2025, Bregman made his Red Sox debut against the Texas Rangers.

April 15, 2025: Five-Hit Game

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.

May 7, 2025: 200th Career Home Run

On May 7, 2025, Alex Bregman recorded his 200th career home run during a game against the Texas Rangers.

2025: Injured List and All-Star Selection

In 2025, Alex Bregman was placed on the injured list due to a right quadriceps strain. He was also named to the 2025 All-Star Game roster as a reserved infielder but opted not to participate due to injury.