Xander Bogaerts's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 4, 2026

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

Xander Bogaerts is an Aruban professional baseball player currently playing shortstop and second base for the San Diego Padres of MLB. Previously, he played for the Boston Red Sox. He also represents the Netherlands national team in international baseball competitions, showcasing his talent on both the professional and international stages.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Baseball World Cup Win

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

2011: Inducted 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: MLB Debut and World Series Championship

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

2013: MLB Debut and Minor League Accolades

In 2013, Xander Bogaerts was promoted to the major leagues and made his MLB debut on August 20 against the San Francisco Giants. He earned USA Today Minor League Player of the Year honors and was named to the Baseball America Minor League All-Star Team. He batted .250 with a home run in 18 games.

2013: First World Series Win

Xander Bogaerts was a member of the Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series in 2013.

2015: Career-High Average and Silver Slugger Award

In 2015, Xander Bogaerts led the Red Sox with a career-high .320 average and 81 RBIs. He received the American League's Silver Slugger Award for shortstop and was a finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award at shortstop.

2016: All-Star Game and Silver Slugger Award

In 2016, Xander Bogaerts played in the MLB All-Star Game for the first time, starting at shortstop. He finished the season batting .294 with 21 home runs and 89 RBIs and won the AL's shortstop Silver Slugger Award for the second year in a row.

2018: World Series Win and Home Run Success

In 2018, Xander Bogaerts agreed to a $7.05 million salary with the Red Sox and had a successful season, hitting multiple grand slams and being named AL Player of the Week. He finished the regular season with 23 home runs, 103 RBIs, and a .288 average, helping the Red Sox win the World Series. Bogaerts was the only player on the Red Sox roster for both the 2013 and 2018 World Series.

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 2019, Xander Bogaerts signed a six-year contract extension with the Red Sox worth $132 million and was selected for the All-Star Game. He finished the season with a .309 average, 33 home runs, and 117 RBIs, earning his third Silver Slugger Award and finishing fifth in AL MVP voting.

2021: All-Star Selection and Silver Slugger Award

In 2021, Xander Bogaerts was named the AL starting shortstop for the All-Star Game. He tested positive for COVID-19 in August but returned to the lineup in September. He won his fourth Silver Slugger Award, batting .295 with 23 home runs and 79 RBIs in 144 games.

2022: Most Games Played at Shortstop for Red Sox

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 as a reserve selection. He batted .307 with 15 home runs and 73 RBIs in 150 games, winning his fifth Silver Slugger Award.

April 29, 2023: Home Run in Four Different 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.