Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop born in Caracas on May 30, 1997, who has steadily carved out a place for himself in the big leagues since his MLB debut on May 28, 2023. Now with the Boston Red Sox, he’s posting a .263 AVG and a .775 OPS in 2026 — the kind of reliable, versatile defender that front offices genuinely prize at short.
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
Growing up in Caracas, Monasterio came through the kind of competitive baseball environment Venezuela is known for — one that tends to produce technically sharp defenders with a serious work ethic. He spent years in the minor leagues refining the tools that define his game: range, double-play instincts, and consistent hands at shortstop. When he finally got the call on May 28, 2023, it was the payoff for a long climb through the minors.
Professional Career
Monasterio’s first MLB stops were with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he got a real shot at establishing himself as a big-league shortstop. His 2024 season was a rough one — a .208 AVG and .575 OPS — but he showed some wheels, swiping 6 bases. He bounced back strong in 2025, hitting .270 with 4 home runs and a .756 OPS for Milwaukee.
Since joining Boston in 2026, Monasterio has kept the momentum going. He’s hitting .263 with 6 home runs, 25 RBI, 27 runs scored, and a .775 OPS — solid numbers that make him a dependable piece in the Red Sox infield.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 – Boston Red Sox: .263 AVG | 6 HR | 25 RBI | 27 R | .775 OPS | 2 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 Recognition
Monasterio hasn’t picked up any major individual hardware — no MVP votes, no Gold Glove — but his value isn’t the kind that shows up on a trophy shelf. It shows up in the box score and on the field: a shortstop who plays the position every day and doesn’t hurt you on either side of the ball.
Worth Knowing
Monasterio is part of a long line of Caribbean shortstops who’ve made their mark in the majors. His path — grinding through competitive but resource-limited systems back home — is a familiar one for Venezuelan players, and it tends to produce exactly the kind of technically sound, mentally tough defenders he’s shown himself to be.
