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Along with the famed sports baseball, the youngest member of Team USA in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, Alex Bregman is not a new face at all. The 23-year old American professional baseballer, born as Alexander David, currently plays for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB) as an infielder.
Well, in 2015, Alex got professional and the speed of his success is racing up as he is estimated to have earned the net worth of $5.5 million. Wanna know more about his salary and career achievements. Scroll down.
Success comes along with hard work and dedication, so the American baseballer Alex has achieved. Alex's contract extension or the salary for his 2018 and upcoming seasons is not fixed.
As of 2017, Alex's net worth was estimated to be around $5.5 million, however, the net worth as of 2018 is under review. Let's know about his career earnings in detail.
Alex used to play for his high school where he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 29th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft as a second baseman. But his intention to be picked in the first round made him leave the team and attend LSU, where he majored in sports administration.
Later, he got selected in the first round of 2015 MLB Draft by Houston Astros. Alex is regarded as the highest-ever-drafted player from New Mexico and the second-highest-ever drafted after Jewish player, Ron Blomberg (1967). Soon in June 2015, Alex signed a contract with the Houston Astros. However, the contract worth and deal tenure are undisclosed, but he got the signing amount of $5.9 million.
Alex made his professional debut in the mid-2015 in the minor league with Quad Cities River Bandits, a Class A minor league baseball team which is affiliated with the Houston Astros. Later, he was promoted to play with Fresno Grizzlies, a triple-A affiliated with the Houston Astros major league club.
After the Astros purchased Bregman's contract from the Grizzlies in 2016, Alex Bregman was paid the annual salary of $507,500 in 2016 season. Then again in February 2017, Alex was signed with a one year deal worth $539,400 by Houston Astros.
Let's see Alex Bregman's ultimate highlights.
Since the contract ended after 2017 season, Alex became a free agent for a while. Then ESPN experts claimed that Alex will be a big player in near future and it was also estimated that he will grab an 8-year deal worth $161 million. However, he got to play for Astros again and it is reported that he won't be a free agent until 2023.
Let's see what the future has to offer.
Alex Bregman has not got big endorsement deals as MLB highest paid players like Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke, who earns $33 million and $31.87 million respectively. But he does have an agreement with Marucci Sports, though the payment deal is not out.
Alex has not publicized his house or any other property detail, though his favorite brands hint his possible purchase in near future. Alex's favorite car brand includes Ford and his favorite shoes are of Nike.
The sweet combo of talent and kindness, Alex Bregman also has got his hands over philanthropy works. Although Alex is single, his Valentines day of 2018 proved to be the cutest.
On February 14, Alex made his visit to Angleton Central Academy and surprised students with special needs gifting them Ipads, funded by his non-profit organization namely KPRC 2 Houston.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE. #Astros star @ABREG_1 surprised students with special needs at @AngletonISD’s Central Elementary. He delivered iPads funded by his non-profit, @KPRC2 @astros pic.twitter.com/OgF4vy0XR2
— KPRC Cathy Hernandez (@KPRC2Cathy) February 14, 2018
Really adorable!
While in high school, Alex became the first high school player to win the USA Baseball Player of the Year Award at the age of 16.Then moving on to his playing days in college, Alex was voted the 2013 National Freshman of the Year and later won the 2013 Brooks Wallace Award.
The 2-times All American(award for outstanding amateur players), Alex Bregman became the USA Today Minor League Player of the Year in 2016 after playing for Houston Astros. Alex, who has the career record of 27 home runs, became the youngest member of Team USA in the 2017 World Baseball Classic (WBC) and the team also won the gold medal.
We wish you best for further and stay tuned to get updated on Alex Bregman.
Well, besides his love for baseball, Alex, who is motivated by the quote of UFC star Conor McGregor, is also fond of dogs. He posted his lovely photo with his gifted American bulldog on his Instagram. Have a look.
Yeah, gifts are priceless!
