Bregman was selected by the Houston Astros with the second overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft. After signing with the Astros, he began his professional career in the minor leagues. Bregman quickly progressed through the Astros' minor league system, showcasing his hitting prowess and defensive skills.
Bregman made his MLB debut on July 25, 2016, with the Houston Astros. In his first full season in 2017, he made a significant impact, contributing to the Astros' World Series championship. Bregman displayed his versatility by playing both third base and shortstop and demonstrated his offensive skills with consistent hitting and power.
Alex Bregman's 2022 journey to help the Houston Astros secure the 2022 World Series Championship:
- AL Player of the Week: On April 10, 2022, Bregman was named AL Player of the Week for the second time in his career. He had an outstanding performance during MLB's Opening Weekend, batting .429 with two home runs, six RBIs, and a 1.286 OPS over four games.
- Career-High Six RBI Game: On August 18, 2022, Bregman had a career-high six RBI in a game against the White Sox. He hit two home runs and two doubles, scoring four runs and contributing to a 21-5 win. The team's 25 hits tied for the second-highest scoring output and most hits in Astros' history.
- Club Record for Doubles: Bregman set a club record by reaching 200 career doubles in the fewest games (765). He achieved this milestone on August 18, 2022, with a two-run double during the game against the White Sox. This surpassed teammate José Altuve's record of 804 games.
- AL Player of the Month: In August 2022, Bregman had an exceptional month, batting .362/.452/.681 with nine doubles, seven home runs, 22 RBIs, 17 walks, and 27 runs scored over 27 games. His outstanding performance earned him AL Player of the Month honors for the third time in his career.
- Go-Ahead 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 his first since 2019.
- Division Title Clinching Performance: Bregman doubled and drove in two runs on September 19, 2022, against the Rays. His contributions powered a 4-0 win for the Astros, securing their fifth AL West division title in the previous six seasons.
- 2022 Season Statistics: In the 2022 season, Bregman had a batting average of .259 with 93 runs, 38 doubles, 23 home runs, and 93 RBIs. He also had 87 walks, leading the AL, and had a low strikeout rate with 7.1 at-bats-per-strikeout. Bregman led the AL with 10 sacrifice flies and demonstrated excellent plate discipline, swinging at a low percentage of pitches outside the strike zone.
- Postseason Performances: In the 2022 ALDS and ALCS, Bregman had impressive batting performances with a .333 average, one home run, and multiple RBIs in each series. He set records as the third baseman with the most career postseason home runs (14) and RBIs (43).
- World Series Achievements: In the second game of the World Series, Bregman hit a home run, setting the record for the most career World Series home runs by a third baseman with six. His 15th career postseason home run tied him with Babe Ruth. The Astros won the World Series, and Bregman earned his second World Series ring, despite breaking his finger late in the game.
Overall, Alex Bregman had a strong 2022 season, contributing to the Astros' success with his offensive production, defensive skills, and clutch performances in the postseason.
This autographed commemorative of Alex Bregman will come custom framed with a certificate of authenticity.
Frame Dimensions: 23" x 27"
