History of Alex Bregman in Timeline

Alexander David Bregman is an American professional baseball third baseman. He currently plays for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, he played for the Houston Astros in MLB.

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1900: Great-grandfather's immigration to the U.S.

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 Ends

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

1971: Jim Kremmel Drafted

In 1971, Jim Kremmel was drafted.

May 1981: Art Howe, second Astros third baseman to win AL Player of the Month.

In May 1981, Art Howe won AL Player of the Month, which was the second time for Astros third baseman to win the award.

1982: Father Played Baseball for Lobos

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: Alexander Bregman's Birth

On March 30, 1994, Alexander David Bregman was born. He is an American professional baseball third baseman.

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1999: Bregman extended his on-base streak to 39 games (the longest in team history since 1999)

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

September 10, 2000: Co-Players of the Week

On September 10, 2000, Richard Hidalgo and Julio Lugo shared the honors of co-Players of the Week.

2001: Bregman tied Jeff Bagwell's franchise record of reaching base in 51 consecutive games on the road (established in 2001)

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

2004: Batboy for University of New Mexico

In 2004, Alex Bregman served as a batboy for a game against Arizona State University and his then-favorite baseball player, Dustin Pedroia.

2005: Astros first Championship Series appearance since 2005

In 2017 Bregman helped the Astros reach their first appearance in a Championship Series since 2005.

2006: Father Co-owned Thunderbirds

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

2009: State championship

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

2009: Bregman became first Astro to log 100 RBIs in a season since Carlos Lee

On September 12, 2018, Bregman became the first Astro to log 100 RBIs in a season since Carlos Lee in 2009, becoming the first primary third baseman in Major League history to record 50 doubles and 30 home runs in a season.

October 2010: MVP at COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships

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

2010: USA Baseball Player of the Year Award

In 2010, as a high school sophomore at Albuquerque Academy, 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 Achievements

In 2011, Alex Bregman batted .678 as a junior in high school, establishing a season record in New Mexico 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: Attended LSU

In 2012, Alex Bregman attended LSU where he majored in sports administration and played 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 chose not to sign, opting to attend LSU instead.

2012: Bregman became the first player since Albert Pujols in 2012 to hit 30 home runs and 50 doubles, and drive in 100 runs

On September 12, 2018, 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.

2013: Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Candidate

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

2013: College Baseball Awards

In 2013, Alex Bregman was voted the 2013 National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America, won the 2013 Brooks Wallace Award as the country's best college shortstop, and was named a two-time All-American.

2014: Second-Team All-SEC and Collegiate 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 Astros for a $5.9 million signing bonus.

2015: First Position Player Debut

Alex Bregman was the first position player from the 2015 Draft to debut in the Major Leagues.

2015: College Baseball Successes

In 2015, Alex Bregman led the nation's top-ranked baseball team to the College World Series, won LSU's Skip Bertman Award, was voted the Rawlings Gold Glove winner, and was voted first-team All-American by multiple organizations.

2015: Golden Spikes Award Finalist

In 2015, Alex Bregman was one of four finalists for the 2015 Golden Spikes Award.

2015: Drafted by the Houston Astros

In 2015, the Houston Astros selected Alex Bregman with the second overall selection in the first round of the MLB Draft.

2015: Played with Carlos Correa

With 2015 AL Rookie of the Year Carlos Correa at shortstop, Bregman played 40 games at third base and four at shortstop.

July 25, 2016: MLB Debut

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

2016: 2016 Season Stats

In 2016, Alex Bregman batted .264 with 8 home runs and 34 RBIs in 49 games for the Astros.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Alex Bregman made his MLB debut.

2016: Double-A and Triple-A Performance

In 2016, Alex Bregman played for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks and the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, showcasing a strong performance with a high batting average and OPS.

2016: Minor League Player of the Year Awards

In 2016, Alex Bregman was named the USA Today Minor League Player of the Year, MLB Pipeline Hitter of the Year, and received multiple other accolades for his performance in the minor leagues.

May 14, 2017: First Grand Slam

During the May 14, 2017 game, Alex Bregman hit his first major league grand slam off Masahiro Tanaka.

2017: Popularity of the "Dugout Stare" in 2017

During the 2017 postseason, Alex Bregman's "Dugout Stare" home run celebration gained popularity among his teammates and on social media, later becoming the team's home run celebration in a game against the Seattle Mariners on August 22.

2017: Bregman's performance in the 2017 season

In 2017, Alex Bregman showcased a strong performance with a .284 batting average, 19 home runs, 71 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. He led AL third basemen in fielding percentage (.970) and helped the Houston Astros win the AL West division.

2017: World Baseball Classic and World Series Win

In 2017, Alex Bregman started as the youngest member of Team USA, winning gold in the World Baseball Classic, and concluded the season with a World Series victory with the Astros.

2017: World Baseball Classic

In 2017, at the age of 22, Alex Bregman was the youngest member of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), which won its first gold medal in the WBC.

2017: Houston Astros sign stealing scandal in 2017

In 2017, the Houston Astros were illegally stealing signs using technology.

2017: Bregman's Postseason Impact in 2017

In the 2017 postseason, Bregman played a key role for the Astros, notably hitting a game-tying home run in Game 4 of the ALDS against Chris Sale of the Red Sox. He also displayed defensive skills in the ALCS against the Yankees, contributing to the Astros' pennant-clinching 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 Drafted by 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 All-Star Game MVP Award in 2018

In 2018, Bregman was selected for the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. After hitting a go-ahead home run in the 10th inning, he was named the Astros' first All-Star Game MVP.

2018: Houston Astros sign stealing scandal in 2018

In 2018, the Houston Astros were illegally stealing signs using technology.

2018: Bregman named AL Player of the Month in June 2018

In June 2018, Alex Bregman was named AL Player of the Month after achieving a .306/.372/.713 batting average with 11 home runs and 30 RBIs. He also earned the AL Player of the Week title from June 25 to July 1.

2018: Bregman's performance in the 2018 American League Division Series

In the 2018 American League Division Series, Bregman batted .556, and his .714 OBP was the third-highest all-time in a division series, while his 1.333 slugging percentage was fourth-highest all-time.

2018: Bregman's Regular Season Performance in 2018

In the 2018 regular season, Bregman showcased a strong performance with a .286 batting average, 31 home runs, and 51 doubles, leading the AL. He also displayed excellent plate discipline, ranking high in various metrics.

January 2019: Bregman undergoes elbow surgery in January 2019

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

June 12, 2019: First Four-Walk Game

On June 12, 2019, Alex Bregman played against the Milwaukee Brewers, marking his first four-walk game.

August 2019: Bregman named AL Player of the Month in August 2019

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

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

After the 2019 season, Bregman received the American League Silver Slugger Award and came in second in the vote for American League Most Valuable Player.

2019: Acquiring a Puppy

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

2019: All-Star, Silver Slugger, AL leader

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

2019: Bregman signs contract extension with the Astros in 2019

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 broke, revealing that the Astros had illegally stolen signs using technology in 2017 and 2018. MLB investigated and punished the Astros organization.

2019: Bregman's Postseason Performance and World Series Loss in 2019

In the 2019 postseason, Bregman performed well in the ALDS but struggled in the ALCS and early World Series games. He broke out of his slump in Game 4 of the World Series but the Astros ultimately lost the series to the Washington Nationals.

2019: Bregman's performance in the 2019 regular season

In the 2019 regular season, Bregman batted .296, led the major leagues in walks and walk-to-strikeout ratio, and ranked high in various other statistics. He was one of three major league players with at least 100 runs, 100 walks, and 100 RBIs.

2019: Bregman hit his fourth career grand slam in 2019.

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: Engagement to Reagan Howard

In January 2020, Alex Bregman became engaged to Reagan Howard, whom he later married in December of the same year.

January 2020: Bregman Addresses Astros' Sign-Stealing Scandal in January 2020

In January 2020, Bregman addressed the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, offering an apology and expressing his hope to regain the trust of baseball fans.

July 27, 2020: Bregman hits 100th career home run on July 27, 2020

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

2020: Bregman's 2020 Season Performance

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Bregman batted .242 with 6 home runs and had a .979 fielding percentage, the second-highest of all AL third basemen. He played 42 games at third base.

June 16, 2021: Bregman strains quadriceps on June 16, 2021

On June 16, 2021, Bregman strained his left quadriceps in a game versus the Texas Rangers, causing him to miss over two months of the season.

2021: Record-setting Infield in Game 6 of the 2021 World Series

In Game 6 of the 2021 World Series, Bregman was part of the infield unit with Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Yuli Gurriel, making their 73rd postseason start together, surpassing a record for teammates.

2021: Bregman's 2021 Season and Darryl Kile Good Guy Award

In the 2021 regular season, Bregman batted .270 with 12 home runs and was honored with the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award for his character and community service.

April 10, 2022: Bregman named AL Player of the Week on April 10, 2022

On April 10, 2022, Bregman was named AL Player of the Week for his performance over MLB's Opening Weekend. He also set a club record for fewest games to reach 200 career doubles.

August 1, 2022: Birth of First Child

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, Alex Bregman batted .333/.375/.600 in both series, hitting one home run in each. 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 playoff RBIs set a record for third basemen.

2022: Bregman's 2022 Season Highlights

In 2022, Alex Bregman had a strong season, batting .259 with 23 home runs and 93 RBIs. He was 5th in the AL in runs (93), 10th in doubles (38), 8th in RBIs (93), and 2nd in walks (87). He led the AL in sacrifice flies (10) and lowest percentage of balls outside the strike zone swung at (21.8%). Bregman was a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award and led AL third basemen in assists and second in putouts.

2022: Second World Series Win

In 2022, Alex Bregman won his second World Series.

April 23, 2023: 500th Career RBI

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, Alex Bregman batted .262 with 25 home runs and 98 RBIs. He was 3rd in the American League in runs (103) and walks (92), and 6th in RBIs (98). He was among the top 10 Astros career leaders in multiple categories.

2023: World Series Win and Finger Injury

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 with six. It was also his 15th career postseason home run, tying him with Babe Ruth. The Astros won the World Series, and it was revealed Bregman had broken his finger late in the game, although it would not affect his return for the 2023 season.

April 25, 2024: 1,000th Career Hit

On April 25, 2024, Alex Bregman recorded his 1,000th career hit during a game against the Chicago Cubs, becoming the 14th player to achieve this milestone as a member of the Astros.

2024: Postseason Records Leader

As of 2024, Alex Bregman is the all-time leader in multiple postseason records for a third baseman.

2024: 2024 Season, Free Agency, and Gold Glove Award

During the 2024 season, Alex Bregman batted .260 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI. Defensively, he led AL third basemen in multiple categories. After the season, he rejected a qualifying offer from the Astros, became a free agent, and was named AL Gold Glove Award winner.

2024: Signed with the Red Sox

Following the 2024 season, Alex Bregman departed the Astros and signed with the Red Sox.

February 15, 2025: Signs 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.