Xander Bogaerts
MLB StarProfessional Baseball Shortstop / San Diego Padres / 4× All-Star
Born: October 1, 1992 | Position: Shortstop
Baseball Player
Right-handed Batter
Coach's Note: Xander Bogaerts is one of the most consistent shortstops in Major League Baseball, known for his offensive production and defensive reliability.
Career Highlights
1World Series Champion (2013, 2018)
Bogaerts won two World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox.
He was instrumental in both championship runs.
24× All-Star Selection
Selected to the All-Star Game in 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Recognized as one of the best shortstops in baseball.
35× Silver Slugger Award
Won the Silver Slugger in 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Demonstrates his consistent offensive production.
4Career Batting Average: .292
Maintained excellent batting average throughout his career.
One of the most consistent hitters in baseball.
5Signed with Padres (2022)
Signed an 11-year, $280 million contract with San Diego.
One of the largest contracts for a shortstop in MLB history.
Coach's Note: Bogaerts transitioned smoothly from Boston to San Diego, continuing his elite performance with the Padres.
Playing Style
1Offensive Skills
Excellent contact hitter with power to all fields.
Career .458 slugging percentage demonstrates his power.
2Defensive Abilities
Reliable fielder with strong arm and good range.
Has improved defensively throughout his career.
3Base Running
Smart base runner with average speed.
Has stolen 10+ bases multiple seasons.
Career Statistics
1Batting Average: .292
Consistent hitter throughout his career.
Has hit over .300 three times.
2Home Runs: 198+
Has hit 20+ HRs in 5 seasons.
Power has increased as he's matured.
3RBIs: 800+
Consistent run producer in the lineup.
Has driven in 100+ runs twice.
4OPS: .814
Combination of average and power.
Has posted OPS over .900 in multiple seasons.
Coach's Note: Bogaerts' statistics place him among the elite shortstops of his generation, with both offensive and defensive contributions.