Alex Bregman, a Jewish MLB player, has signed a $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, marking the second-largest contract ever for a Jewish ballplayer. This move comes after Bregman's successful tenure with the Boston Red Sox and his outspoken Jewish pride. Bregman's contract with the Cubs is a five-year pact, following his decision to opt out of a three-year, $120 million deal with Boston. Bregman's journey to the MLB is deeply rooted in his Jewish heritage, with his great-grandfather fleeing antisemitism in Belarus and his grandfather, a former attorney for the Washington Senators, giving him a collection of baseball cards featuring Jewish players. Bregman's Jewish pride is evident in his actions, such as celebrating Hanukkah with a local synagogue in Houston and drawing a Star of David on his hat after the October 7 massacre, which launched the Israel-Hamas War. Despite hopes that Bregman would join Team Israel at the World Baseball Classic, he has chosen to play for Team USA, leaving two big names off the recruitment board for Israel. Bregman's aspirations are reflected in his jersey number, No. 3, as he aims for a third championship with the Cubs.
