Xander Bogaerts, baseball player, 197 home runs, 2013

Xander Bogaerts

Active Player

Born: 10/1/1992 in Oranjestad, Oranjestad, Aruba

MLB Debut: 2013-08-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 218 lbs

Full name: Xander Jan Bogaerts

Biography

Xander Bogaerts, born in 1992, is a highly regarded position player who has made a significant impact on Major League Baseball since his debut on August 20, 2013. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and solid defensive skills, Bogaerts has become a cornerstone of his team's lineup. He boasts a career batting average of .287, with 1,822 hits and 197 home runs, further complemented by 838 RBIs and 126 stolen bases. His performance on the field has earned him four All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the premier shortstops in the game today. Throughout his career, Bogaerts has exemplified the evolution of the modern shortstop, blending power with precision and agility. As an active player, he continues to be a key figure in the league, contributing not only with his bat but also with his leadership on and off the field. Bogaerts plays during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by a focus on offensive production and athleticism, and he stands out as a model of consistency and excellence in a highly competitive environment. His ongoing career promises to further solidify his legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1666 6349 948 1822 384 18 197 838 126 593 1270 0.287 0.350 0.446 0.796 12394.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
51 184 26 41 8 1 6 20 21 42 0.223

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLDS2 SDN 5 17 2 4 1 0 1 4 2 3 0.235
2024 NLWC2 SDN 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2021 ALDS2 BOS 4 18 3 6 0 0 1 2 1 3 0.333
2021 ALWC BOS 1 2 2 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 0.500
2021 ALCS BOS 6 26 2 5 2 0 1 2 2 10 0.192
2018 ALCS BOS 5 19 1 5 1 0 0 3 3 1 0.263
2018 ALDS1 BOS 4 17 2 5 0 0 1 2 1 1 0.294
2018 WS BOS 5 22 2 3 1 0 0 2 3 6 0.136
2017 ALDS2 BOS 4 17 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 4 0.059
2016 ALDS2 BOS 3 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.250
2013 WS BOS 6 21 2 5 0 1 0 2 1 8 0.238
2013 ALDS1 BOS 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000
2013 ALCS BOS 4 6 4 3 3 0 0 0 3 1 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 85 85 127 187 6 42
3B 53 50 46 73 10 3
SS 1358 1342 1670 3380 108 683

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 85
Third Base 53
Shortstop 1358
Designated Hitter 30

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 BOS AL $650,000
2015 BOS AL $543,000
2014 BOS AL $517,000
Total Career Earnings $1,710,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 50.0 420 0
2021 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 7.0 420 0
2020 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 1.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 147.0 420 0
2018 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 9.0 420 0