Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop born in Caracas who made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023, with the Milwaukee Brewers. Now 29, the Caracas native has carved out a role as a reliable defensive presence at short — one who can hold his own at the plate when called upon.
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) — Caracas, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB Debut: May 28, 2023
Background
Born on May 30, 1997, in Caracas, Monasterio grew up in a country with deep baseball roots. He entered the US minor league system as a defense-first prospect, developing the versatility to handle multiple infield positions before earning his big-league shot.
He debuted with Milwaukee at 25 years old and has been working his way into a full-time role ever since.
Professional Career
Monasterio’s first season in 2023 was about learning the big-league game. In 2024, still with the Brewers, he hit .208 with 1 home run, 16 RBI, and a .575 OPS — modest offensive numbers, but he flashed speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases and continued to impress with his glove.
The 2025 season was a clear step forward. Monasterio raised his average to .270 with 4 home runs, 16 RBI, and a .756 OPS, showing real offensive consistency for the first time. That same year he was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he took over as the starting shortstop.
In 2026 with Boston, Monasterio posted .267 AVG, 6 home runs, 31 RBI, 29 runs scored, and a .776 OPS — his best all-around season to date. He also added 3 stolen bases, showing he can contribute in every phase of the game.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 — Boston Red Sox: .267 AVG | 6 HR | 31 RBI | 29 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 like Silver Sluggers or All-Star nods yet. His career has been built on defensive reliability and steady offensive growth — exactly the kind of player a team trusts at shortstop, where what you do with your glove matters just as much as what you do with your bat.
Worth Knowing
Monasterio represents a new wave of Venezuelan talent arriving in the majors with elite defense as their calling card. Landing a starting shortstop job in Boston — a franchise with historically high defensive standards — says plenty about the trust the Red Sox have placed in his abilities beyond the stat line.
