BREAKING NEWS: Alec Bohm Commits to Phillies, Vows to Finish Career in Philadelphia, Signs Four-Year Renewal Deal
Philadelphia, PA — The Philadelphia Phillies and star third baseman Alec Bohm have made it official: Bohm has signed a new four-year contract extension that will keep him in red pinstripes through the 2028 season. In an emotional press conference Tuesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, Bohm said he wants to finish his career in Philadelphia, calling it “the only place that feels like home.”
“I’m not looking to go anywhere else,” Bohm told reporters. “I owe a lot to this city, this organization, and these fans. They stuck with me through some tough times early in my career. This is where I want to finish what we started.”
The deal is reportedly worth $48 million over four years, locking up one of the club’s most consistent bats. Bohm, 28, is coming off a season in which he hit .285 with 20 home runs and 95 RBIs while providing solid defense at third base. He was a key part of the Phillies’ playoff run last fall, delivering clutch hits in high-pressure situations.
President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski praised Bohm’s development.
“Alec has grown tremendously as a player and as a leader in our clubhouse,” Dombrowski said. “He’s become one of the most reliable hitters in our lineup, and we believe his best baseball is still ahead of him.”
Bohm’s journey in Philadelphia hasn’t always been smooth. Drafted third overall in 2018, he endured defensive struggles and a famously tense moment in 2022 when he was caught on camera voicing his frustration. But he quickly owned up to it, apologized, and won over fans with his honesty and effort.
Today, Bohm is beloved in Philly for his steady bat, improved glove, and blue-collar mentality that resonates with the city’s sports culture.
Manager Rob Thomson called the extension “huge” for the team’s future.
“Alec has been a big part of our identity. He’s tough, he’s reliable, and he cares about winning,” Thomson said. “It sends a message that we want to keep this core together.”
Fans greeted the news with enthusiasm, flooding social media with congratulatory messages and excitement for the years ahead.
For Bohm, the decision was simple.
“This city welcomed me. It challenged me. And it made me better,” he said. “I’m honored to keep wearing this uniform and to try to bring a championship home to Philadelphia.”
