Age: 20
Born: October 1, 1992
San Nicolaas, Aruba
Height: 6-3
Weight: 175
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: Not drafted
How Acquired: International
free agent (August 2009)
ETA: Mid-2014

Photo © Dave Letizi

Links
The Book: Xander Bogaerts (10.8.10)
2011 Prospect Preview
The Ladder - 7.27.11
ESPN Boston: Bogaerts opening eyes (2.7.12)
2012 Prospect Preview
The Book: Xander Bogaerts (6.12.12)
At 19, Bogaerts on the move (8.9.12)
Bogaerts searching for timing at plate after WBC (3.21.13)
Bogaerts finding rhythm in Portland (5.30.13)
Scouting Scratch: Bogaerts and Almanzar (6.12.13)

Scouting Report: Athletic frame.  Body has begun filling out. High baseball IQ with impressive maturity. Smooth, fluid swing that generates lift.  Elite batspeed. Strong and explosive hands with good separation during stride.  Stays balanced.  Creates solid post-contact extension. Shows the ability to drive ball to all fields with backspin and carry.  Ball jumps off bat.  Above-average-to-better power ceiling. Potential 30 home run bat. Below-average present pitch recognition and strike zone judgment. Struggles with off-speed pitches, but should improve with experience. Aggressive approach and can free swing.  Chases due to over-zealousness.  Can get too long with his swing to produce too much upper-cut and bat wrap. Average-to-solid-average hit tool.  Improving using hands during swing to stay inside the baseball.  Shows strong fluidity going with pitches the other way for being age-advanced.  Slightly above-average arm.  Solid-average range, but losing footspeed as he gets bigger.   Needs to slow the game down defensively and resist the feeling to rush plays. Inconsistent with footwork and staying down on the ball.  Choppy at times with his movements and reactions.  Has been improving with his defensive technique, but does not look likely to stick at shortstop.  Will transition to third base or left field down the line.  Can stick on the infield. Average runner. Potential for considerable physical development.  Highly coachable and displays strong work ethic. Ceiling of a middle-of-the-order bat on a contending team.  All-Star potential.

Links (cont.)
Bogaerts captivates audience in Triple-A debut (6.15.13)