Walker Buehler responds to new addition Alex Bregman

Pink Sox

“Ever since I’ve seen him play he is been one of many higher gamers on the sector.”

By Elli Einset

February 13, 2025 | 2:23 PM

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At spring coaching Thursday morning in Fort Myers, right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler responded to questions concerning the Pink Sox’ new addition, infielder Alex Bregman.

“Ever since I’ve seen him play he’s been one of many higher gamers on the sector,” stated Buehler. “Beginning at LSU as a freshman, so you realize he’s continued that over and is a really assured participant. He’s a man I believe will deal with Boston nicely hopefully and has performed rather well at Fenway. So yeah I’m excited.”

Bregman performed for LSU between 2013 and 2015 earlier than being drafted because the second total decide within the MLB draft. Buehler performed for Vanderbilt for a similar years that Bregman was at LSU. The 2 groups matched up in 2013 and 2014.

As a Tiger, Bregman began each recreation he performed in as a shortstop. He batted .337, which included 56 doubles (tying him for eighth place in LSU historical past), 21 dwelling runs, 48 RBIs, in addition to 66 stolen bases. He additionally dedicated 9 errors in 359 possibilities. He additionally acquired many accolades, together with being a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award in 2015.

“I believe each man that we’ve added this 12 months has some degree of [intensity]. I believe clearly he’s acquired the championship pedigree and plenty of success in Houston and even in LSU. So yeah I believe the extra you’ll be able to form of undergo these experiences and enjoying the playoffs and enjoying massive video games, you realize, it carries over,” stated Buehler.

“Ever since I’ve seen him play, he’s been one of many higher gamers on the sector—beginning at LSU as a freshman. … I’m enthusiastic about it.”

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Bregman has performed for the Astros from 2016 to 2024. Throughout his tenure, he batted a .272 and had 1,132 hits, 191 dwelling runs, 663 RBIs and 42 stolen bases. The Astros gained two World Sequence throughout his time there, in 2017 and 2022.

With Bregman’s fame of getting a mood, Buehler answered the query if he had ever seen his “aggressive” facet.

“I haven’t actually performed in opposition to him that a lot in Houston. However you realize, you see it on TV and form of in the way in which he carries himself and, you realize, I believe that’s gonna be an important factor right here.”