Andruw Monasterio was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on May 30, 1997, and made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023. Now 29, the right-handed shortstop is in his first season with the Boston Red Sox — and it’s shaping up to be the best of his career, with a .269 AVG and .775 OPS through 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 — Caracas, Venezuela
- MLB Debut: May 28, 2023
Background
Monasterio grew up in Caracas developing the tools that would carry him to the big leagues: sharp defense and above-average speed. His path through the minors was built on versatility in the infield — the kind of profile that organizations value when building a roster. When he finally stepped onto a major league diamond in late May 2023, it was the payoff for years of grinding through the developmental system.
Professional Career
Monasterio spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, learning on the job at the highest level. His first full year, 2024, was a tough one — he slashed .208 with a .575 OPS, though he showed some pop on the bases with 6 stolen bases. The following season told a different story: he bumped his average to .270 and his OPS to .756, a clear sign that he was settling in.
Heading into 2026, Monasterio made the move to Boston, and the Red Sox have gotten the most complete version of him yet. Through the current season he’s hitting .269 with 6 home runs, 32 RBI, and 30 runs scored. His .775 OPS reflects a shortstop who is starting to contribute on both sides of the ball — not just with his glove.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 — Boston Red Sox: .269 AVG | 6 HR | 32 RBI | 30 R | .775 OPS | 4 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 collected individual hardware yet — no Silver Slugger, no All-Star nod. But at 29, with his offensive numbers trending upward each season, that door is far from closed. The trajectory is pointing in the right direction.
Worth Knowing
Monasterio is part of a growing wave of Venezuelan shortstops making their mark in MLB. Breaking into professional baseball from Caracas and competing against prospects from across the globe is no small feat — reaching the majors at 25 after all of it says something about who he is as a player.
