History of Alex Bregman in Timeline

Alexander David Bregman is an American professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros. He is a prominent figure in professional baseball.

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1900: Great-Grandfather Immigrates to the U.S.

Around 1900, Alex Bregman's great-grandfather, Samuel "Bo" Bregman, immigrated from Russia to Washington, D.C., at age 11.

1967: Ron Blomberg Drafted

In 1967, Ron Blomberg was drafted to MLB.

1971: Grandfather Negotiates Senators Move

In 1971, Alex Bregman's grandfather, Stan Bregman, as general counsel for the Washington Senators, negotiated the team's move to Texas.

1971: Jim Kremmel Drafted

In 1971, Jim Kremmel was drafted to MLB.

May 1981: Art Howe wins AL Player of the Month

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

1982: Father Plays Baseball for UNM

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 to MLB.

1989: Ben McDonald Drafted

In 1989, Ben McDonald was drafted to MLB.

March 30, 1994: Alexander Bregman's Birth

On March 30, 1994, Alexander David Bregman was born. He is now an American professional baseball third baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).

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1999: Bregman extends his on-base streak to 39 games

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

September 10, 2000: Richard Hidalgo and Julio Lugo shared the honors

Richard Hidalgo and Julio Lugo shared the honors on September 10, 2000.

2001: Bregman tied Jeff Bagwell's franchise record

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

2004: Batboy for UNM vs. ASU

In 2004, Alex Bregman served as a batboy for a game between the University of New Mexico baseball team and Arizona State University, where his then-favorite player, Dustin Pedroia, played.

2005: Astros first appearance in a Championship Series since 2005

In 2017, Bregman's performance helped propel the Astros to their first appearance in a Championship Series since 2005.

2006: Father Becomes Part Owner of New Mexico Thunderbirds

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

2009: State Championship

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

2009: First Astro to log 100 RBIs in a season since Carlos Lee in 2009

On September 12, 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 in Lagos de Mareno, Mexico, and was named the MVP.

2010: USA Baseball Player of the Year

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: All-State and Gold Medal

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

2012: Attends LSU

In 2012, Alex Bregman attended LSU, majoring in sports administration and playing 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 as a second baseman 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, and drive in 100 runs.

On September 12, 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 SEC Player of the Week.

2013: Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award Nomination

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

2013: College Baseball Awards

In 2013, playing college baseball for 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. He was also a two-time All-American.

2014: All-SEC Honors and National Team Selection

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

June 2015: Signs with Astros and Professional Debut

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 of the Single-A Midwest League.

2015: Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa was AL Rookie of the Year in 2015.

2015: Golden Spikes Award Finalist

In 2015, Alex Bregman was a finalist for the 2015 Golden Spikes 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: Skip Bertman Award and Gold Glove

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

2015: First Position Player from 2015 Draft to Debut in MLB

On July 25, 2016, Alex Bregman debuted in the Major Leagues and was the first position player from the 2015 draft to do so.

July 25, 2016: MLB Debut

On July 25, 2016, the Astros purchased Alex Bregman's contract and he made his major league debut at third base against the New York Yankees, becoming the first position player from the 2015 draft to debut in the Major Leagues.

2016: MLB Debut

Alex Bregman made his MLB debut in 2016.

2016: Double-A All-Star

In 2016, Alex Bregman was named a Double-A mid-season All-Star while playing for the Corpus Christi Hooks in the Texas League.

2016: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2016, Alex Bregman was named the USA Today Minor League Player of the Year and received multiple other awards and honors recognizing his performance in the minor leagues.

May 14, 2017: First major league grand slam

On May 14, 2017, Alex Bregman hit his first major league grand slam off Masahiro Tanaka in the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees. The Astros won the game 10–7.

2017: The Dugout Stare originates

During the 2017 postseason, Alex Bregman began performing a home run celebration called the Dugout Stare. It became popular among his teammates and on social media during a rough patch for the Astros in July and August 2018.

2017: Bregman's performance during the 2017 season

During the 2017 season, Alex Bregman had a successful year, batting .284/.352/.475 with 39 doubles, five triples, 19 home runs, 88 runs, 71 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. Bregman's .331 batting average against left-handers was ninth in the AL. He led AL third basemen in fielding percentage (.970). The Houston Astros won the AL West division and advanced to the playoffs.

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 2017 World Baseball Classic. He ended the season by winning the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros.

2017: Astros illegally stolen signs

In late 2019, it was revealed that the Houston Astros had illegally stolen signs using technology in 2017 and 2018.

2017: Key plays in the 2017 Postseason

Throughout the 2017 postseason, Alex Bregman played a significant role for the Astros. Bregman hit a game-tying home run in Game 4 of the ALDS against Chris Sale of the Red Sox. In Game 7 of the ALCS against the Yankees, Bregman threw out Greg Bird at home, helping the Astros win 4-0 and advance to their first Championship Series since 2005.

2018: High OBP and Slugging Percentage in 2018 AL Division Series

During the 2018 American League Division Series, Alex 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 Stats from the 2018 Regular Season

During the 2018 regular season, Alex Bregman batted .286/.394/.532 with 31 home runs, 51 doubles, 96 walks, 105 runs, and 103 RBIs. He batted .386/.488/.735 with runners in scoring position. He was also 2nd in the American League in lowest swinging strike percentage (4.3%) and O-Swing percentage (20.0%).

2018: All-Star Game MVP and League Leader in Doubles

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

2018: All-Star Game MVP in 2018

In 2018, Alex Bregman was named to the MLB All-Star Game and participated in the 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: Brother Drafted by the Astros

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

2018: Named AL Player of the Month in June 2018

In 2018, Bregman's contract was renewed for $599,000. He was named AL Player of the Month in June 2018 after batting .306/.372/.713 with 11 home runs and 30 RBIs. He was also named AL Player of the Week for the week of June 25 – July 1.

2018: Astros illegally stolen signs

In late 2019, it was revealed that the Houston Astros had illegally stolen signs using technology in 2017 and 2018.

January 2019: Arthroscopic Surgery

In early January 2019, Alex Bregman underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips in his right elbow.

June 12, 2019: Four walks in a game

On June 3, 2023, Alex Bregman drew four walks to lead a 9–6 win over the Angels. It was his first four-walk game since June 12, 2019, versus the Milwaukee Brewers. He joined Bobby Bonds and J. D. Martinez as the only players to achieve the feat in one game.

August 2019: Named American League Player of the Month for August 2019

In August 2019, Alex Bregman was named the American League Player of 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 at third base. He also came in second in the vote for American League Most Valuable Player.

2019: Bregman's Stats from the 2019 Regular Season

During the 2019 regular season, Alex Bregman had a successful year. He batted .296/.423/.592, led the major leagues in walks (119) and walk-to-strikeout ratio (1.43), and led the American League in times on base (292) and WAR (8.4). Bregman was also one of three major league players with at least 100 runs, 100 walks, and 100 RBIs.

2019: Acquisition of a puppy

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

2019: All-Star, Silver Slugger, and League Leader in Walks and WAR

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: Allegations of buzzer use

In February 2020, Astros owner Jim Crane denied allegations that Bregman and other Astros players wore buzzer devices in 2019.

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 the 2019 season and subsequent years.

2019: Postseason Performance and World Series Loss

In the 2019 postseason, Alex Bregman performed well in the ALDS but struggled in the ALCS and early in the World Series. He broke out of his slump in Game 4 of the World Series with a grand slam and 5 RBIs, tying the series. However, the Astros lost the series to the Washington Nationals in seven games.

2019: First grand slam since 2019

On September 11, 2019, Alex Bregman hit a grand slam against the Los Angeles Angels, which gave the Astros the lead in a 12–3 victory. This was Bregman's fourth career grand slam, and his first since 2019.

January 2020: Addressing the Astros Sign Stealing Scandal

In January 2020, Alex Bregman addressed the media at the Astros' fan festival, initially offering little comment on the sign-stealing scandal. On February 13, he apologized for the choices made by his team and organization.

January 2020: Engagement to Reagan Howard

In January 2020, Alex Bregman became engaged to Reagan Howard, and they married in December of that year.

July 27, 2020: 100th career home run

On July 27, 2020, Alex 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, Alex Bregman batted .242/.350/.451 with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs. He had the second-highest fielding percentage of all AL third basemen, at .979.

June 16, 2021: Quadriceps Strain and Injury

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

2021: Darryl Kile Good Guy Award

In 2021, Alex Bregman batted .270/.355/.422 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs. For his meritorious character and service to the community, he was honored with the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award for 2021 by the Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA).

2021: Most Postseason Starts as Infield Unit

In Game 6 of the 2021 World Series, Alex Bregman made his 73rd postseason start as part of the infield unit of Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Yuli Gurriel, setting a major league record for most postseason starts together as teammates.

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

Alex Bregman was named AL Player of the Week on April 10, 2022. Over the four games comprising MLB's Opening Weekend, he batted .429 with two home runs, six RBIs, and a 1.286 OPS.

August 1, 2022: Birth of first child

On August 1, 2022, Alex Bregman and Reagan Howard's first child, a son, was born.

2022: Bregman sets third base postseason home run record

During the 2022 ALDS and ALCS, Alex Bregman performed consistently, batting .333/.375/.600 in both series. In Game 2 of the 2022 ALCS, he hit his 14th career postseason home run, surpassing Justin Turner for the most by a third baseman. His 43 career RBIs in the playoffs also set a record as the most all-time by a third baseman in 2022.

2022: Bregman's 2022 Season

In 2022, Alex Bregman had an impressive season with a .259/.366/.454 batting average, 93 runs, 38 doubles, 23 home runs, 93 RBIs, and 87 walks. He also led the AL in lowest percentage of balls outside the strike zone swung at (21.8%). Alex Bregman was named a finalist for the 2022 Silver Slugger Award. Defensively, in 2022, he led all AL third basemen in assists, and was second in putouts, double plays, and fielding percentage (.983).

2022: Second World Series Win

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

April 23, 2023: Bregman drives in 500th career run

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

2023: Bregman's 2023 regular season

During the 2023 regular season with the Astros, Alex Bregman batted .262/.363/.441 in 622 at bats, with 103 runs, 25 home runs, 98 RBIs, and 92 walks. Through the end of the 2023 season, he was among the top-10 Astros career leaders in several categories.

2023: Astros win the World Series, Bregman earns his second ring

In the second game of the World Series of 2023, Alex Bregman hit a home run, setting the record for the most career World Series home runs by a third baseman, with six. The Astros won the World Series, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. Bregman earned his second World Series ring.

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

On April 25, 2024, Alex Bregman recorded his 1,000th career hit, a single in the sixth inning of a 3–1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. He became the 14th player to amass as many hits as a member of the Astros.

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

Following the 2024 season, Alex Bregman departed the Astros and signed with the Red Sox. Bregman has made his third All-Star appearance in his first year with the Red Sox.

2024: Bregman becomes free agent and wins Gold Glove

For the 2024 season, Alex Bregman batted .260/.315/.453 over 145 games with 30 doubles, 26 home runs, and 75 RBI. Following the season, in 2024, Bregman became a free agent after rejecting a one-year qualifying offer from the Astros, and was named AL Gold Glove Award winner at third base for the first time.

2024: First Gold Glove and Postseason Records

In 2024, Alex Bregman won his first Gold Glove. As of 2024, he is the all-time leader in multiple postseason records for a third baseman, including home runs, runs batted in, runs scored, putouts, and assists.

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. He became the primary third baseman after Devers was moved to the role of designated hitter.

March 27, 2025: Bregman makes Red Sox debut

On March 27, 2025, Alex Bregman made his Red Sox debut against the Texas Rangers going 0-for-4 in a 5–2 win.

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

On April 15, 2025, Alex Bregman went 5-for-5, with two homers, a double, and four RBIs against the Tampa Bay Rays in a Red Sox 7–4 win. That game was Bregman's first career five-hit game.

May 7, 2025: Bregman records 200th career home run

Alex Bregman recorded his 200th career home run on May 7, 2025, a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning of a 6–4 win over the Texas Rangers.

2025: All-Star Game selection

On July 6, 2025, Alex Bregman was named to the 2025 All-Star Game roster as a reserved infielder, his third All-Star selection. Due to injury, he opted not to participate, and his spot was replaced by Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays.