Xander Jan Bogaerts, OON, nicknamed “the X-Man” and “Bogey” or “Bogie”, is an Aruban professional baseball shortstop for the Boston Red Sox.
Born on October 1, 1992 (age 29 years), in Oranjestad, Aruba, Xander is said to have a height that stands at 1.85 m and has a home run of 141.
Mike Lord, a scout for the Boston Red Sox, discovered Bogaerts at the age of 16, in 2009. After not playing baseball for two weeks due to chickenpox.
Bogaerts played for Lord, who recommended him to Craig Shipley, the Red Sox’s vice president of international scouting.
Xander Bogaerts Wiki
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Shortstop | ||||||||||||||
Born: October 1, 1992 San Nicolaas, Aruba[1] |
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Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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August 20, 2013, for the Boston Red Sox | ||||||||||||||
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Batting average | .290 | |||||||||||||
Hits | 1,239 | |||||||||||||
Home runs | 141 | |||||||||||||
Runs batted in | 610 | |||||||||||||
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Xander Bogaerts Net Worth
Xander Bogaerts is an Aruban professional baseball player who has a net worth of $20 million.
Xander Bogaerts Contract
Bogaerts signed a six-year, $120 million deal in 2019, a deal that runs through 2025 with an option for 2026.
Xander Bogaerts Jersey
Xander wears the number 2 jersey for the Boston Red Sox