Xander Bogaerts
From BR Bullpen
Xander Jan Bogaerts
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 185 lb.
- Born October 1, 1992 in Oranjestad Aruba
Xander Bogaerts made his pro debut in 2010, the same year as his twin brother Jair Bogaerts.
Xander signed with the Boston Red Sox in August 2009; the scout was Mike Lord. He debuted with the 2010 DSL Red Sox and hit .314/.396/.423, leading his club in average, hits (75), homers (3), RBI (42), total bases (101), slugging and OPS. He was 5th in the Dominican Summer League in RBI and tenth in total bases. He fielded .929 at short. The next year, at age 18, he was playing in a full-season league and more than holding his own with a .260/.324/.509 batting line for the Greenville Drive, fielding .924 and homering 16 times in 72 games. He then joined the Dutch national team for the 2011 Baseball World Cup.
