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 Jan Bogaerts is a professional baseball shortstop and second baseman currently playing for the San Diego Padres of MLB. Previously, he played for the Boston Red Sox. He also represents the Netherlands national team in international competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Baseball World Cup Win

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

2011: Knighthood

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

2013: Previous World Series Victory

Bogaerts was also on the Red Sox Roster when they won the World Series in 2013.

2013: 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

In 2013, Bogaerts made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut and helped the Red Sox win the World Series.

2015: Breakout Season and Silver Slugger

In 2015, Bogaerts led the Red Sox with a .320 average, finished second in the AL batting title race, and won the American League's Silver Slugger Award for shortstop.

2016: All-Star and Silver Slugger

In 2016, Bogaerts was selected to his first MLB All-Star Game and won his second Silver Slugger Award.

2018: Grand Slams and World Series Victory

In 2018, Bogaerts hit multiple grand slams and helped the Red Sox win the World Series.

2018: Second World Series

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

2019: Contract Extension and All-Star Selection

In 2019, Bogaerts signed a six-year contract extension with the Red Sox and was selected for the All-Star Game. He also recorded his 1,000th MLB career hit.

February 10, 2021: School Renaming

On February 10, 2021, the Commandeur Pieter Boer School in San Nicolas, Aruba, was renamed Scol Basico Xander Bogaerts in his honor.

2021: All-Star and Silver Slugger

In 2021, Bogaerts was named the AL starting shortstop for the All-Star Game and won his fourth Silver Slugger Award.

2022: Games Played Record and New Deal

In 2022, Bogaerts had the most games played at shortstop for the Red Sox and signed an 11-year deal with the San Diego Padres after the season.

2022: All-Star Selection and Silver Slugger Award

In 2022, Bogaerts was named to the AL All-Star Game roster and won his fifth Silver Slugger Award.

April 29, 2023: Home Runs in Four Countries

On April 29, 2023, Bogaerts became the first MLB player to hit home runs in four different countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Mexico.