Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop born in Caracas on May 30, 1997, who made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023. A steady glove with growing pop at the plate, he’s now in his most productive season yet with the Boston Red Sox — batting .272 with a .789 OPS and 29 RBI in 2026.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Andruw Monasterio
- Position: Shortstop
- Team: Boston Red Sox
- Number: 32
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’11» / 194 lbs
- Born: May 30, 1997 (age 29)
- Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB Debut: May 28, 2023
Background
Monasterio grew up in Caracas, where he honed his craft as a shortstop working through the professional academy system and climbing the minor league ladder level by level. It was his reliable defense and positional versatility that kept earning him opportunities — and eventually a big-league call-up at age 25.
Professional Career
Monasterio has suited up for two MLB organizations: the Milwaukee Brewers and the Boston Red Sox. His 2024 campaign in Milwaukee was a grind — a .208 average, 1 home run, 16 RBI and a .575 OPS, though he did chip in 6 stolen bases. He bounced back in 2025, posting a .270 average, 4 home runs and a much healthier .756 OPS.
In 2026 — his first full season in Boston — Monasterio has taken another step forward. He’s hitting .272 with 6 home runs, 29 RBI, 29 runs scored and an .789 OPS. The offensive progression, stacked on top of his defensive foundation, has made him a genuine everyday contributor in the Red Sox lineup.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 – Boston Red Sox: .272 AVG | 6 HR | 29 RBI | 29 R | .789 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 major hardware like a Silver Slugger, MVP or Gold Glove yet. His story so far is about earning a roster spot through defense and steadily building his offensive game into something the big leagues can rely on.
Worth Knowing
Monasterio arrived in the majors at 25 — part of a long tradition of defensive specialists coming out of Venezuela. In an era where shortstops are asked to do more and more, his ability to adapt to modern baseball’s tactical demands has kept him in competitive lineups and on the rise.
