Jair Bogaerts Catcher-First Base

     
 

Born: October 1, 1992
San Nicolaas, Aruba
Height: 6-2
Weight: 230
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: Not drafted
How Acquired: International
free agent (August 2009)

Photo © Kelly O'Connor

Traded to Chicago (NL) to complete the compensation deal for Theo Epstein in which Boston received Chris Carpenter and Aaron Kurcz (March 2012)

Scouting Report:
Very strong - particularly his hands.  Raw power potential.    Loves to play. Poor defensive player.

First Pro Contract:
August 23, 2009 by Mike Lord
Signing Bonus: $180,000
MiLB Debut: June 27, 2010 (DSL)


 
   
  Hitting Stats                                          
  year team lg level org age g ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb bb so sb cs avg obp slg ops
  2010 DSL Red Sox DSL Rk Bos 17 46 165 12 28 6 0 2 20 40 18 53 0 0 0.170 0.253 0.242 0.495
  2011 DSL Red Sox DSL Rk Bos 18 47 156 17 45 8 2 2 27 63 19 43 0 0 0.288 0.387 0.404 0.791
   
 
 
     
 
 
 
     
 
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