Andruw Monasterio is a 29-year-old Venezuelan shortstop making his mark with the Boston Red Sox. Born in Caracas on May 30, 1997, he broke into the majors on May 28, 2023, and has steadily built a reputation as one of the more reliable defensive infielders in the game.
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, where he developed his game through local baseball academies before signing with an MLB organization and working his way through the minors. The climb was methodical — years spent refining his defense and adjusting to pro ball — before he finally got his shot at the big-league level.
His MLB debut came with the Milwaukee Brewers on May 28, 2023, the payoff for a long, patient journey through the minor league system.
Professional Career
Monasterio spent his first two full MLB seasons in Milwaukee. In 2024, he hit .208 with 1 home run, 16 RBI, and a .575 OPS across 57 games — modest offensive numbers, but he chipped in with 6 stolen bases and held his own defensively at shortstop.
In 2025, he took a clear step forward: a .270 average, 4 home runs, 16 RBI, and a .756 OPS in 68 games. The growth was gradual but real.
For 2026, Monasterio moved to the Boston Red Sox and has put together his strongest showing yet — .266 AVG, 6 home runs, 26 RBI, and a .776 OPS. His defense at shortstop remains his calling card, but the bat is becoming a legitimate part of the conversation.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 — Boston Red Sox: .266 AVG | 6 HR | 26 RBI | 27 R | .776 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 Recognition
Monasterio hasn’t collected individual hardware yet — no Silver Slugger, no MVP votes, no All-Star nods. His value has always been about reliability: a shortstop who makes the routine plays look easy and doesn’t hurt you on the bases.
One Thing That Stands Out
In an era where shortstops are expected to hit, Monasterio has kept his roster spot almost entirely on the strength of his glove and his legs. That 6-steal season in just 57 games in 2024 is a reminder that he can do damage on the bases even when the bat goes quiet. The 2026 numbers suggest he might finally be putting it all together.
