Jair Bogaerts
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Jair Bogaerts
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 230 lb.
- Born October 1, 1992 in Oranjestad Aruba
[edit] Biographical Information
Jair Bogaerts is the twin brother of Xander Bogaerts.
Like his brother, Jair signed with the Boston Red Sox and debuted as a pro with the 2010 DSL Red Sox. While his brother was the team's offensive star, Jair struggled at .170/.253/.242 with 53 strikeouts in 165 AB. He returned in 2011 and improved to .288/.387/.404 to lead the club in slugging one year after his twin. He fielded .993 at first base that year, up from .983 in 2010.
