History of Alex Bregman in Timeline

Alexander David Bregman is an American professional baseball third baseman. He plays in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs. Previously, he played for the Houston Astros and 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., to escape Russian anti-Jewish pogroms.

1967: Ron Blomberg Drafted

In 1967, Ron Blomberg was drafted, becoming the highest-ever drafted Jewish player.

1971: Grandfather's role in Washington Senators move

In 1971, Alex Bregman's grandfather was general counsel for the Washington Senators when the team moved to Texas.

1971: Jim Kremmel Drafted

In 1971, Jim Kremmel was drafted ninth overall.

May 1981: Art Howe wins AL Player of the Month

In 2018, Bregman became the second Astros third baseman to win the AL Player of the Month award, along with Art Howe who won the award in May 1981.

1982: Father's College Baseball

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 ninth overall.

1989: Ben McDonald Drafted

In 1989, Ben McDonald was the highest-drafted player in LSU's history.

March 30, 1994: Alexander 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: Extended On-Base Streak to 39 Games

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

2001: Tied Jeff Bagwell's Franchise Record

On September 12, 2018, 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 game between the University of New Mexico and Arizona State University, where he met his favorite baseball player, Dustin Pedroia.

2005: Astros first Championship Series since 2005

In 2017, Bregman played a crucial role for the Astros. His home run off Chris Sale tied the game and ignited a rally leading to a 5-4 win, propelling the Astros to their first Championship Series appearance since 2005.

2006: Father's Ownership in NBA Development League

In 2006, Alex Bregman's father became part owner of the NBA Development League’s New Mexico Thunderbirds.

2009: State Championship as a Freshman

In 2009, Alex Bregman led his high school team to a state championship as a freshman shortstop, batting .514 with three home runs.

2009: First Astro to Log 100 RBIs in a Season Since Carlos Lee

On September 12, Bregman became the first Astro to log 100 RBIs in a season since Carlos Lee in 2009. He also achieved his 50th double and 100th run scored.

October 2010: COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships MVP

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

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 and U.S. National Team Success

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

2012: Attends LSU

In 2012, Alex Bregman chose to attend LSU and majored in sports administration. He also played shortstop for the LSU Tigers baseball team in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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, choosing to attend LSU instead.

2012: First Player Since Albert Pujols in 2012 to Hit 30 Home Runs and 50 Doubles

On September 12, 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 SEC Player of the Week during his freshman year at LSU.

2013: Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award Nomination

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

2013: College Baseball Accolades

In 2013, 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 while playing college baseball for Louisiana State University (LSU).

2014: All-SEC and National Team Selection

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 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

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: MLB Draft

In 2015, Alex Bregman was selected by the Houston Astros with the second pick in the first round of the MLB draft towards the end of his junior year of college.

2015: First Position Player from 2015 Draft

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

2015: Skip Bertman Award and Gold Glove Winner

In 2015, Alex Bregman won LSU's Skip Bertman Award and was voted the Rawlings Gold Glove winner at shortstop by the ABCA.

July 25, 2016: MLB Debut with the Astros

On July 25, 2016, Alex Bregman's contract was purchased by the Astros from the Grizzlies, and he made his major league debut at third base against the New York Yankees.

2016: First Major League Season

In 2016, Alex Bregman finished his first major league season batting .264/.313/.478 with 8 home runs and 34 RBIs in 49 games for the Houston Astros.

2016: MLB Debut

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

2016: Double-A All-Star

In 2016, Alex Bregman played for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks and was named a Double-A mid-season All-Star.

2016: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2016, Alex Bregman was named USA Today's Minor League Player of the Year and received several other accolades for his performance in the minor leagues.

May 14, 2017: First Major League Grand Slam

During the May 14, 2017, game versus New York at Yankee Stadium, Alex Bregman hit his first major league grand slam, off Masahiro Tanaka, in the first inning.

2017: The Dugout Stare Becomes Popular

During the 2017 postseason, Alex Bregman began performing a home run celebration known as the 'Dugout Stare'. It gained popularity among teammates and on social media. Later, the team synchronized the stare into a new team home run celebration, gaining social media attention from Houston businesses and news outlets.

2017: Bregman's key role in the 2017 Postseason

During the 2017 postseason, Bregman played a crucial role for the Astros. In Game 4 of the ALDS, his home run off Chris Sale tied the game and ignited a rally leading to a 5-4 win, propelling the Astros to their first Championship Series appearance since 2005. He also displayed defensive skills during the ALCS against the Yankees.

2017: Bregman's performance in 2017 season

In 2017, Alex Bregman showcased his skills with a .284 batting average, 19 home runs, 71 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. He primarily played third base, leading AL third basemen in fielding percentage with .970. The Houston Astros won the AL West division in 2017, marking Bregman's first major league playoff appearance.

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.

2017: World Baseball Classic and World Series Win

In 2017, Alex Bregman, as the youngest member of Team USA, won the gold medal in the World Baseball Classic and subsequently won the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros.

2017: Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal

In late 2019, the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal emerged, revealing the team's illegal sign stealing in 2017 and 2018. MLB investigated and punished the Astros organization.

2018: Bregman's performance in the 2018 AL Division Series

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

2018: Bregman's regular season performance in 2018

During the 2018 regular season, Bregman showcased a strong performance with a .286 batting average, 31 home runs, 51 doubles, 96 walks, 105 runs, and 103 RBIs.

2018: All-Star MVP and Doubles Leader

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

2018: Brother drafted by the Astros

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

2018: Bregman's contract renewal and AL Player of the Month

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

2018: All-Star Game MVP

In 2018, Bregman was named to the MLB All-Star Game and participated in the Home Run Derby. He was also named the Astros' first All-Star Game MVP after hitting a go-ahead home run in the 10th inning.

2018: Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal

In late 2019, the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal emerged, revealing the team's illegal sign stealing in 2017 and 2018. MLB investigated and punished the Astros organization.

January 2019: Arthroscopic Surgery

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.

August 2019: AL Player of the Month

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

2019: Bregman's Regular Season Performance in 2019

During the 2019 regular season, Alex Bregman led the major leagues in walks and walk-to-strikeout ratio. He also achieved several high rankings in the American League, including on-base percentage and home runs. He became the only player in Astros history to hit 40+ homers in a season while striking out fewer than 100 times.

2019: Awards and Recognition in 2019

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

2019: All-Star, Walks Leader, Silver Slugger

In 2019, Alex Bregman was an All-Star, 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, Bregman and the Astros agreed to a six-year, $100 million contract extension, covering the 2019 season and subsequent years.

2019: Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal

In late 2019, the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal emerged, revealing the team's illegal sign stealing in 2017 and 2018. MLB investigated and punished the Astros organization.

2019: 2019 Postseason Performance

In the 2019 postseason, Bregman excelled in the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite a slump in the ALCS and early World Series games, he broke out in Game 4 with a grand slam and 5 RBIs. However, the Astros lost the series to the Washington Nationals.

2019: Bregman Hits Grand Slam

On September 11, 2022, 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 fourth career grand slam, and first since 2019.

January 2020: Bregman Addresses the Sign Stealing Scandal

In January 2020, Bregman addressed the media at the Astros' fan festival, initially deflecting questions about the sign-stealing scandal. Later, at a news conference in February 2020, he apologized for the choices made by his team and organization.

July 27, 2020: 100th Career Home Run

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

2020: Performance in Pandemic-Shortened Season

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Bregman had a .242 batting average with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs. He also had the second-highest fielding percentage among AL third basemen.

June 16, 2021: Quadriceps Injury

On June 16, 2021, Alex Bregman strained his left quadriceps during a game against the Texas Rangers, leading to over two months of absence. He returned on August 25, scoring the winning run against the Kansas City Royals.

2021: Darryl Kile Good Guy Award

In 2021, Bregman batted .270 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs in the regular season. The Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) honored Bregman with the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award.

2021: Most Postseason Starts Together

In Game 6 of the 2021 World Series, Bregman, along with Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Yuli Gurriel, made their 73rd postseason start as an infield unit. They surpassed the Yankees' Derek Jeter, Tino Martinez, Paul O’Neill, and Bernie Williams for the most postseason starts together in major league history.

April 10, 2022: AL Player of the Week

On April 10, 2022, Bregman was named AL Player of the Week, marking his second career weekly award. He had a strong Opening Weekend with a .429 batting average, two home runs, and six RBIs.

2022: Second World Series Win

In 2022, Alex Bregman won his second World Series after which the Astros were embroiled in a cheating scandal.

April 23, 2023: Bregman drives in 500th run

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

April 25, 2024: Bregman records 1,000th career hit

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

2024: First Gold Glove and Postseason Records

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: Bregman signs with the Boston Red Sox

On February 15, 2025, Alex Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, which included 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 the game.

April 15, 2025: Bregman records first career five-hit game

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