[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 114 (Friday, August 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING ALEX BREGMAN

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2013

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor Alex Bregman, an exceptional New Mexican, for his outstanding 
athletic achievements and for his contributions to the Albuquerque 
community. An Albuquerque Academy graduate, Alex recently completed his 
freshman year at Louisiana State University, where he was a standout on 
the baseball team.
  After a stellar career at Albuquerque Academy, Alex was selected by 
the Boston Red Sox in the 2012 MLB Draft, but chose instead to attend 
LSU. From the moment he stepped on the field in Baton Rouge, Alex has 
made a tremendous impact.
  As the starting varsity shortstop this past season, Alex batted .369, 
with 18 doubles, seven triples, six home runs and 52 RBI, helping lead 
the LSU Tigers to a berth in the College World Series. His 104 base 
hits ranked second in the entire nation. After a season like that, it 
is no wonder that the honors and awards started piling up for Alex. He 
was selected as a first-team All-American and the SEC Freshman of the 
Year. Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball Magazine and the National 
Collegiate Baseball Writers Association each named Alex as their 
National Freshman of the Year. The College Baseball Hall of Fame 
recognized Alex as the 2013 Brooks Wallace National Shortstop of the 
Year.
  This summer, Alex played with the USA Baseball Collegiate National 
Team, where he batted .361, led the team in hits and total bases, and 
tied for the lead in doubles.
  Players, coaches, scouts and even opponents are quick to praise 
Alex's incredible work ethic and his insatiable desire to become a 
better ballplayer. He will often go out to the baseball field at 10 
o'clock at night to practice.
  Alex is not only a fantastic athlete; he is a fine young man. After 
winning the National Shortstop of the year award, Alex, ever humble, 
remarked, ``This is a team award and I have to thank all of my great 
teammates.'' Because of his commitment to setting and achieving high 
educational and personal goals, Alex serves as an unparalleled role 
model for other young people and for the entire Albuquerque community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent Alex in the United States 
House of Representatives, and I am proud to consider the entire Bregman 
family my dear friends.

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