Xander Jan Bogaerts, OON, nicknamed “the X-Man” and “Bogey” or “Bogie”, is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop for the Boston Red Sox.

Born on October 1, 1992 (age 29 years), in  Oranjestad, Aruba, Xander is said to have a height that stands at 1.85 m and has a home run of 141.

Mike Lord, a scout for the Boston Red Sox, discovered Bogaerts at the age of 16, in 2009. After not playing baseball for two weeks due to chickenpox.

Bogaerts played for Lord, who recommended him to Craig Shipley, the Red Sox’s vice president of international scouting.

Xander Bogaerts Wiki

Boston Red Sox – No. 2
Shortstop
Born: October 1, 1992 (age 29)
San Nicolaas, Aruba[1]
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 20, 2013, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Batting average .290
Hits 1,239
Home runs 141
Runs batted in 610
Teams
  • Boston Red Sox (2013–present)
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× All-Star (2016, 2019, 2021)
  • 2× World Series champion (2013, 2018)
  • All-MLB First Team (2019)
  • 4× Silver Slugger Award (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021)

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Medals
Men’s baseball
Representing  Netherlands
Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2011 Panama Team

Xander Bogaerts Net Worth

Xander Bogaerts is an Aruban professional baseball player who has a net worth of $20 million.

Xander Bogaerts Contract

Bogaerts signed a six-year, $120 million deal in 2019, a deal that runs through 2025 with an option for 2026.

Xander Bogaerts Jersey

Xander wears the number 2 jersey for the Boston Red Sox

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