Phillies Star Alec Bohm Accuses Parents of Using His Money for Personal Expenses in Lawsuit
Alec Bohm was drafted No. 3 overall in the 2018 MLB Draft and signed a $5.85 million bonus. He’s earned approximately $19.6 million over his career, per Spotrac, and is due $10.2 million in 2026.
Now the Philadelphia Phillies third baseman is suing his own parents, alleging they “siphoned” his money and used it for their own expenses.
What the Lawsuit Claims
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Philadelphia court, names Daniel and Lisa Bohm as defendants. According to the filing, the couple controlled multiple financial accounts tied to their son — accounts opened starting in 2019.
The lawsuit says the parents assigned themselves a 10% stake for administration of the accounts, while Bohm is described as the “true” owner of the LLC assets.
But the core allegation cuts deeper than fees. The lawsuit claims Daniel and Lisa Bohm tried to “freeze” their son out of four accounts and “converted a sizable amount” of his money “to their own use.” Those accounts were reportedly used for investments, including securities and real estate.
The filing also alleges that funds from The Alec Bohm Foundation were used to pay his parents’ expenses. Both parents remain listed as directors of the foundation alongside Bohm.
The January Breaking Point
According to the lawsuit, things reached a turning point in January when Bohm requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.
His parents allegedly responded by hiring lawyers.
The lawsuit says the parents later indicated they would bill Bohm $50 per hour for managing his affairs.
Parents Deny Wrongdoing
Daniel and Lisa Bohm, through their attorney Robert Eckard, denied the allegations via The Associated Press.
“Mr. and Mrs. Bohm love their son very much and have always acted in his best interests, both personally and professionally, and still do so to this day,” Eckard said.
The parents claim Bohm had full access to the accounts and say they used personal credit cards to pay his expenses.
Per Nebraska Public Media, the parents previously owned a title insurance business. The lawsuit notes they are currently living in an RV and traveling.
Bohm Isn’t Talking
After the 2026 season opener, Bohm declined to discuss the situation publicly.
“I’m not going to address any personal matters right now,” Bohm said.
The lawsuit demands at least $3 million in damages, a transfer of account control and an independent accountant to track all transactions.
There is no resolution to the dispute, which remains ongoing.
Bohm, still just years into his major league career and earning eight figures annually, now finds himself fighting a legal battle against the two people who were supposed to be managing his financial future.
The case has no court date set and no resolution in sight.
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