Xander Bogaerts's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Xander Bogaerts. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Xander Bogaerts is a professional baseball player from Aruba, currently playing shortstop and second base for the San Diego Padres in MLB. Prior to joining the Padres, he played for the Boston Red Sox. Internationally, Bogaerts represents the Netherlands national team. His career showcases his versatility and skill in professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Baseball World Cup Win

In 2011, Xander Bogaerts played for the Dutch national baseball team, which won the Baseball World Cup.

2011: Induction into Knights Order of Orange-Nassau

In 2011, after winning the gold medal in the Baseball World Cup, Xander Bogaerts was inducted into the Knights Order of Orange-Nassau by the Governor of Aruba.

2013: Ranked as a Top Prospect

Heading into the 2013 season, Xander Bogaerts was ranked as a top prospect by MLB.com, Baseball America, and ESPN's Keith Law.

2013: MLB Debut and World Series Championship

In 2013, Xander Bogaerts made his Major League Baseball debut, playing in 30 games and helping the Boston Red Sox win the World Series championship.

2013: MLB Debut and Minor League Honors

In 2013, Xander Bogaerts was promoted to the major leagues by the Red Sox, making his MLB debut on August 20 against the San Francisco Giants. He was also named USA Today Minor League Player of the Year and to the Baseball America Minor League All-Star Team. He hit his first home run September 7 against the New York Yankees.

2013: First World Series Win

Xander Bogaerts was on the Red Sox roster for the 2013 World Series win.

2015: Breakout Season and Silver Slugger Award

In 2015, Xander Bogaerts led the Red Sox with a .320 average, finishing second in the American League batting title race and receiving the American League's Silver Slugger Award for shortstop. He also had 10 hits with the bases loaded, the most in MLB for 2015.

2016: All-Star Selection and Silver Slugger Award

In 2016, Xander Bogaerts was selected for the MLB All-Star Game, the first of his career, and won his second consecutive American League Silver Slugger Award. He also had a 26-game hitting streak from May 6 to June 2, and finished the season batting .294 with 21 home runs.

2018: 2018 Season Highlights and World Series Win

In 2018, Xander Bogaerts agreed to a $7.05 million salary with the Red Sox. He had two grand slams in April and was named AL Player of the Week from July 2-8. He was a key player in the Red Sox winning the World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers, his second World Series title.

2018: Second World Series Win

In 2018, Xander Bogaerts won his second World Series championship with the Boston Red Sox.

2019: Contract Extension and All-Star Selection

In January 2019, Xander Bogaerts and the Red Sox agreed to a $12 million salary. On April 1, Bogaerts signed a six-year, $132 million contract extension with the Red Sox. On July 3, he was selected for the 2019 All-Star Game. He finished the season with a .309 average and 33 home runs.

2021: All-Star Selection and COVID-19 Diagnosis

In 2021, Xander Bogaerts was named the AL starting shortstop for the All-Star Game. On August 31, he tested positive for COVID-19 and was removed from a game, returning to the lineup on September 10. He batted .295 with 23 home runs and won a Silver Slugger Award.

2022: Most Games Played at Shortstop

In 2022, Xander Bogaerts set the record for the most games played at shortstop for the Boston Red Sox. After the 2022 season, he signed an 11-year deal with the San Diego Padres.

2022: All-Star Selection and Silver Slugger Award

In 2022, Xander Bogaerts was named to the AL roster for the All-Star Game and won a Silver Slugger Award. For the season, Bogaerts batted .307 with 15 home runs and 73 RBIs in 150 games.

April 29, 2023: Home Run in Four Countries

On April 29, 2023, Xander Bogaerts hit a home run in the MLB Mexico City Series, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit home runs in four different countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Mexico.