Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop playing for the Boston Red Sox. Born in Caracas on May 30, 1997, the right-handed defender made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023, and has put up better numbers every season since.
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
Monasterio grew up in Caracas, where baseball was a constant from an early age. His path through the minor leagues was built on defensive reliability at shortstop, with scouts drawn to his speed and versatility in the field. After years of development, he earned his MLB call-up with the Red Sox organization in May 2023 and has since logged time with multiple clubs, picking up valuable big-league reps along the way.
Professional Career
Monasterio’s progression through the majors tells a clean story of year-over-year growth.
In 2024 with the Milwaukee Brewers, he hit .208 with 1 home run, 16 RBI, and a .575 OPS — numbers that reflected the typical growing pains of a second-year player. He did show some life on the bases, swiping 6 bags.
In 2025, still in Milwaukee, the jump was impossible to ignore: .270 AVG, 4 home runs, 16 RBI, 19 runs scored, and an OPS of .756. Monasterio was clearly finding his footing against big-league pitching.
In 2026, now wearing a Red Sox uniform, he’s having his best season yet — .273 AVG, 6 home runs, 31 RBI, 29 runs scored, and a career-high .792 OPS. Those numbers have cemented his role as a genuine contributor in Boston’s lineup, blending solid defense with a more consistent offensive presence.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 – Boston Red Sox: .273 AVG | 6 HR | 31 RBI | 29 R | .792 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 claimed any major individual hardware yet — no MVP nods, no Silver Slugger. But the trajectory is pointing in the right direction, and continued production at this level will put him in those conversations before long.
Worth Knowing
Shortstop is his home, but Monasterio’s willingness to play multiple positions has made him the kind of versatile piece modern rosters love. Add in 11 stolen bases across his first three big-league seasons and you’ve got a player who contributes in more ways than the box score shows.
