Age: 19
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: 2015

Photo © Dave Letizi

Links
The Book: Xander Bogaerts (10.8.10)
2011 Prospect Preview
Video: Batting Practice (March 2011)
The Ladder - 7.27.11
ESPN Boston: Bogaerts opening eyes (2.7.12)
2012 Prospect Preview

Scouting Report: Athletic frame and lean body type. High baseball IQ with impressive maturity. Smooth, fluid swing that generates lift. Strong and explosive hands with good separation during stride.  Stays balanced.  Creates solid extension. Shows the ability to drive ball to all fields with backspin and carry. Above-average-to-better power potential. High offensive ceiling. Potential run producing bat. Below-average present pitch recognition and strike zone judgment. Struggles with off-speed pitches, but should improve with experience. Aggressive approach.  Can get too long with his swing and show too much upper-cut.  Hit tool to produce solid-average batting averages, but needs continued work hitting inside of baseball.  Slightly above-average arm. Tends to be shorter with his arm action. Solid-average range. Needs to slow the game down defensively and resist the feeling to rush plays. Rough with footwork and staying down on the ball.  Choppy at times with his movements.  Has been improving with his actions in the field.  Average speed.   Potential for considerable physical development.  Likely to move to third base or left field after filling out.  Highly coachable and displays strong work ethic. Ceiling of a middle-of-the-order bat on a contending team.