Where Red Sox’s Alex Bregman Ranks Among MLB Network’s Top 3B

Alex Bregman has reminded everyone that he remains one of MLB’s premier third basemen.

Bregman has started his first season with the Boston Red Sox by batting a blistering .299/.379/.542 with 16 home runs in 76 games. The 31-year-old received his third All-Star nod despite missing seven weeks with a right quad strain.

Amid a resurgent season, MLB Network recognized Bregman as one of the game’s best players at his position. He ranks second among The Shredder’s top-10 third basemen after Cleveland Guardians superstar José Ramírez.

The rest of the rankings present some true head-scratchers, starting with Manny Machado trailing Max Muncy and Matt Chapman at No. 5. Ernie Clement and an injured Alec Bohm round out the top 10 ahead of Junior Caminero and Maikel Garcia.

MLB Network removed former Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers from consideration, as he hasn’t manned the hot corner this season.

Bregman’s .921 OPS represents his highest rate by a full .100 points since he crushed 41 home runs and a 1.015 OPS in 2019. Diving into the former Houston Astros star’s resurgence, “MLB Now” host Brian Kenny noted that Bregman has improved his pull-air rate while making consistent contact.

“Bregman doesn’t chase,” Kenny said. “He doesn’t swing and miss. He does damage to the pull side. That’s a winning combination.”

Ron Darling also praised Bregman’s influence inside the Red Sox clubhouse.

“His leadership abilities on and off the field, especially with a lot of those young players, is something you can’t overlook,” Darling said.

Bregman hasn’t shown any rust in his return from the injured list, batting .301/.376/.530 in the second half. He’ll look to return to his ninth straight postseason in hopes of winning his third World Series title before getting the opportunity to opt out and explore the open market as one of MLB’s top free agents.