HOUSTON – Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was the perfect person to deliver the news Wednesday when his younger brother, A.J. Bregman, was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 35th round of the 2018 MLB draft.
WATCH: Alex Bregman on his brother getting drafted by the Astros
What makes the story even better?
Carlos Correa's younger brother, J.C. Correa, was selected by the Astros in the 33rd round.
Alex Bregman delivered the news to A.J. on the field at Minute Maid Park before the Astros played the Mariners in the second game of a two-game set. A.J. is a senior at Albuquerque Academy in New Mexico.
Alex said his brother, a left-handed pitcher who is committed to the University of New Mexico, had just finished criticizing his swing when he delivered the news.
"(I said) Stop worrying about my swing and check Twitter or something. You just got drafted by the 'Stros," Alex said to A.J.
#Astros draft Alex Bregman’s brother A.J. Bregman in the 35th rd of MLB draft. @KPRC2 @ABREG_1 pic.twitter.com/Opacr9rc3p
— Alex Radow (@alexradow) June 6, 2018
In a video on Twitter, you can see the reaction from the younger Bregman.
Alex Bregman just told his brother AJ that the #Astros drafted him in the 35th round
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) June 6, 2018
“Check Twitter bro” pic.twitter.com/TuPTeiPmvD
Carlos' younger brother, J.C., played at Alvin Junior College and is signed to play at Lamar University. He is a pitcher.
"I just called him and he told me he was crying when he found out and right now he's very happy and excited," Carlos said.
33rd Rd #Astros take Carlos Correa's brother ( @TeamCJCorrea )
— Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) June 6, 2018
JC Correa (@Jc_Correa1 ) from Alvin JC. He is signed with @Lamar_Baseball in @SouthlandSports .here is Carlos talking about it @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/3p9gtnT8r4
The Astros also drafted Antonio Cruz, the grandson of Jose Cruz. Antonio is an infielder at Episcopal High School. His father is Jose Cruz Jr., the former Rice University and MLB star. His brother is Rice University freshman Trei Cruz.
Here is Jose Cruz on his grandson Antonio Cruz from @EHSSports being drafted by #Astros @KPRC2. He is signed to go to Rice.and likely will go there. pic.twitter.com/gp6wL69Mjt
— Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) June 6, 2018
#Astros continue their raid on local-tie talent - just selected @EHSHouston infielder Antonio Cruz (@TheAntonio22). He's the grandson of #Astros great Jose Cruz, dad is former Rice/MLB star Jose Cruz, Jr. Brother is Rice Fr. Trei Cruz. @KPRC2 @cruzzin13
— Adam Wexler (@KPRC2AdamW) June 6, 2018