Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop born in Caracas who made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023, with the Milwaukee Brewers at age 25. Since then he’s bounced between Milwaukee and Boston, steadily carving out a reputation as a dependable middle-infield defender with a bat that keeps getting better.
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
A Caracas native, Monasterio worked his way through the minor-league system before getting the call with Milwaukee. From day one he stood out for his defensive versatility and base-running instincts — qualities that kept him on big-league rosters even when the bat was still developing.
Professional Career
His first full season, 2024, was a grind: a .208 average, 1 home run, 16 RBI, and a .575 OPS. The numbers were modest, but he contributed 6 stolen bases and focused on holding down the defense.
The leap came in 2025. Still with Milwaukee, Monasterio hit .270 with 4 home runs, 16 RBI, and a .756 OPS — a clear sign that the offensive side of his game was catching up with his glove.
Now with the Boston Red Sox in 2026, he’s taken another step forward: .268 AVG, 6 home runs, 31 RBI, 30 runs scored, and a .776 OPS. Those are the numbers of a regular, not a utility piece — and they confirm that Monasterio’s patient climb through the minors has paid off at the highest level.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 – Boston Red Sox: .268 AVG | 6 HR | 31 RBI | 30 R | .776 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 & Records
Monasterio hasn’t collected individual hardware like a Gold Glove or Silver Slugger yet. His story so far is about consistency and growth — building value season by season rather than arriving with fanfare.
One Thing Worth Knowing
Even as an everyday shortstop in the American League, Monasterio keeps a strong connection to his Caracas roots. He’s a textbook example of what Venezuela continues to send to professional baseball: skilled, disciplined players who develop quietly and deliver when the moment arrives.
