Top 10 Secrets About Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman is one of the top players in Major League Baseball and has a number of impressive achievements. Here are ten secrets about the Houston Astros third baseman that fans may not be aware of:

1. Alex was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to a family with a long history of involvement in baseball. His father Sam Bregman was a collegiate coach at the University of New Mexico and his grandfather Sam Bregman played for two major league teams during his career.

2. Although he is known for playing third base, Alex began as an outfielder when he first started playing professionally. He switched back to his natural position before making it to the majors, however.

3. Alex’s minor league numbers were some of the in his class, hitting an impressive .294/.336/.415 line with 21 home runs and 94 RBIs.

4. During his first season with the Astros, Alex became the youngest player to have at least 20 home runs, 70 RBIs and a batting average over .300 since Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr in 1989.

5. Alex is also extremely adept at stealing bases, logging 57 stolen bases in his three seasons with Houston. He also ranks third among all MLB players for steals during that period of time.

6. Alex is a two-time All-Star who received MVP votes during both years he was named to the team (2017 & 2018).

7. Alex has won two Golden Glove awards (2019 & 2020) and a Silver Slugger award in 2019, making him the first Astros player to win both trophies in the same season.

8. In 2017, he became the only Astros player to hit four home runs in an ALDS series.

9. Alex is also considered one of the best defensive players in baseball; he led all MLB third basemen with a .975 fielding percentage during his rookie season, and since then has consistently ranked among the top at his position for plays per game.

10. Finally, many people may not know that Alex Bregman is an avid golfer and frequently hosts charity golf tournaments throughout Texas.

These are just a few of the many secrets about Alex Bregman’s amazing career in baseball, and more will undoubtedly be revealed as he continues to excel on the field. With his strong work ethic and passion for the game, there is no telling what else he can accomplish!