Alec Bohm Sues Parents Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement as Phillies Open 2026 Season
The Phillies’ 2026 season just got underway, and third baseman Alec Bohm is already dealing with a massive distraction that has nothing to do with his swing or his glove.
Bohm filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Philadelphia court against his own parents, Daniel and Lisa Bohm, accusing them of “siphoning” his money and using his funds to cover their own personal expenses. The suit demands at least $3 million in damages.
After the 2026 season opener, Bohm kept his focus on baseball — or at least tried to. When asked about the lawsuit, he offered only a brief response: “I’m not going to address any personal matters right now.”
For a franchise cornerstone earning $10.2 million this season, it’s the kind of off-field turbulence no player or fanbase wants to see during a critical year.
What the Lawsuit Alleges
According to the filing, Bohm’s parents controlled multiple financial accounts tied to their son, with those accounts opened starting in 2019 — just a year after the Phillies selected him No. 3 overall in the 2018 MLB Draft with a $5.85 million signing bonus.
The lawsuit describes Bohm as the “true” owner of the LLC assets but alleges his parents assigned themselves a 10% stake for administration. Those accounts were reportedly used for investments, including securities and real estate.
But the allegations go further. The suit claims Daniel and Lisa Bohm “converted a sizable amount” of his money “to their own use.” It also alleges 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 lawsuit points to January as a turning point in the dispute. That’s when Bohm reportedly requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.
Instead of complying, the suit claims, his parents responded by hiring lawyers. The lawsuit further alleges his parents tried to “freeze” Bohm out of four accounts entirely. According to the filing, Daniel and Lisa Bohm later indicated they would bill their son $50 per hour for managing his affairs.
Parents Deny Wrongdoing
Daniel and Lisa Bohm are pushing back through their attorney, Robert Eckard, who provided a statement 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 defense claims Bohm had full access to the accounts in question and that his parents used their own personal credit cards to pay his expenses. The lawsuit notes the parents previously owned a title insurance business, per Nebraska Public Media, and are currently living in an RV and traveling.
For Philly fans watching this play out, the financial stakes tell the story of how quickly Bohm’s career has grown — and how complicated things have apparently become behind the scenes. His career earnings sit at approximately $19.6 million, per Spotrac, and he’s due $10.2 million in 2026.
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This story was originally published March 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
