Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop born in Caracas who made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox in May 2023. After a rocky first full season, he’s steadily built himself into a functional everyday option — posting a .268 AVG and .782 OPS in 2026, with his defense always leading the way and his bat finally catching up.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Andruw Monasterio
- Position: Shortstop
- Team: Boston Red Sox
- Number: 32
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’11» / 194 lb
- Born: May 30, 1997 (age 29) — Caracas, Venezuela
- MLB Debut: May 28, 2023
Background
Monasterio was born on May 30, 1997, in Caracas, Venezuela — a city with a long tradition of producing elite defensive shortstops. He spent years developing in the minor leagues, where his glove was always the calling card. His bat, however, needed work before he could stick at the big-league level.
He made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023, with the Red Sox at age 26 — a later arrival than most prospects, but one built on real experience. Adjusting to elite pitching took time, and the early results showed it.
Professional Career
His first full MLB season in 2024 with the Milwaukee Brewers was a grind. Monasterio hit just .208 with 1 home run, 16 RBI, and an OPS of .575. He showed some speed on the bases — 6 stolen bases — but struggled consistently against big-league arms.
2025 was a different story. Still in Milwaukee, he raised his average to .270, added 4 home runs, drove in 16 runs, and pushed his OPS to .756. The improvement was real and pointed to a player finding his footing.
In 2026, now back with the Boston Red Sox, Monasterio took another step forward: .268 AVG, 6 home runs, 28 RBI, 28 runs scored, and a .782 OPS. Those numbers make him a legitimate contributor on both sides of the ball.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 – Boston Red Sox: .268 AVG | 6 HR | 28 RBI | 28 R | .782 OPS | 3 SB
- 2025 – Milwaukee Brewers: .270 AVG | 4 HR | 16 RBI | 19 R | .756 OPS | 2 SB
- 2024 – Milwaukee Brewers: .208 AVG | 1 HR | 16 RBI | 14 R | .575 OPS | 6 SB
Awards and Records
Monasterio hasn’t collected individual hardware like a Silver Slugger or Gold Glove yet. His story is one of consistency and growth — a player building a career through steady improvement rather than flashy moments.
Worth Knowing
Monasterio fits squarely in Venezuela’s proud tradition of defensive shortstops. His path to the majors was slower than most, but the way he bounced back from a difficult 2024 says a lot about his makeup. He’s proof that late arrivals can still carve out real careers when the work ethic is there.
