Thursday, February 13, 2025
Jewish slugger Bregman signs $120 million deal with Red Sox
Power slugging third baseman Alex Bregman agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night, making him among the highest-ever paid Jewish players in professional baseball history.
A two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion during nine years with Houston, Bregman entered free agency coming off one of his poorest offensive seasons. He hit .260 with 26 homers and 75 RBIs in the final season of a $100 million, five-year contract with the Astros, also winning his first Gold Glove.
The 30-year-old has spoken proudly about his Jewish upbringing and maintained connections with Houston's Jewish community. Following the October 7, 2023, attack, Bregman drew a Star of David on his hat for an American League Division Series matchup against the Minnesota Twins, and proceeded to blast a homerun in the game's fifth inning, helping lead the team to a 9-1 win.
Bregman has 19 postseason home runs, tied for sixth in major league history, and the most ever by a third baseman.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-slugger-bregman-signs-120-million-deal-with-red-sox/amp/
