Emilio Bonifácio
Emilio Bonifácio | |||||||||||||||
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Utility player | |||||||||||||||
Born: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | April 23, 1985|||||||||||||||
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |||||||||||||||
MLB debut | |||||||||||||||
September 2, 2007, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |||||||||||||||
Last MLB appearance | |||||||||||||||
July 29, 2020, for the Washington Nationals | |||||||||||||||
MLB statistics | |||||||||||||||
Batting average | .256 | ||||||||||||||
Home runs | 13 | ||||||||||||||
Runs batted in | 165 | ||||||||||||||
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Emilio José Bonifácio Del Rosario (born April 23, 1985) is a Dominican
Professional career
Arizona Diamondbacks (2007–2008)
He played in his first Major League game on September 2, 2007, when he was called up by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Washington Nationals (2008)
On July 22, 2008, he was traded from the
Bonifácio was called up to the majors (he played for the
Florida / Miami Marlins (2009–2012)
On November 11, 2008, he was traded to the
On May 1, 2011, he hit his first outside the park home run, in a game against the Cincinnati Reds.
He had a 26-game hitting streak and a hit in 30 of 31 games during July 2011, the same month he won Player of the Month for the National League.
During the beginning of the 2012 season, Bonifácio led the major league in stolen bases, was safe in his first 20 attempts. However, on May 21, he was placed on the disabled list after injuring his left thumb trying to steal second base; it was the first time he was caught stealing. Although he was placed on a 15-day DL, he was expected to miss at least 4–6 weeks. Bonifácio was activated on July 13, and replaced teammate Giancarlo Stanton, who went to the disabled list after having surgery on his right knee. He returned to the lineup against the Washington Nationals and went 0–3. On September 4, 2012, Bonifácio was knocked out for the rest of the 2012 season due to a right knee sprain.
Toronto Blue Jays (2013)
On November 19, 2012, Bonifácio was traded to the
Kansas City Royals (2013)
On August 14, 2013, Bonifácio was traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.[6] Bonifácio recorded his 500th career hit on August 17, 2013. Bonifácio was used mostly at second base with the Royals in 2013, but also saw time at third base and center field. In 42 games with the Royals in 2013, he hit .285 with 8 XBH, 11 RBI and 21 runs. Overall in 2013 (136 games), he hit .243 with 3 HR, 31 RBI, 54 runs, 103 strikeouts. Due to Bonifácio's outstanding speed in 2013, Emilio stole 28 bases in 36 attempts.[7] He was designated for assignment on February 1, 2014,[8] and released on February 12.[9]
Chicago Cubs (2014)
Bonifácio was signed to a minor league contract by the Chicago Cubs on February 15, 2014.[10] On March 30, 2014, the Cubs announced that he had made the opening day roster.[11] Bonifácio hit his first home run as a Cub on June 7, snapping the longest homer-less streak of any active player, excluding pitchers.
Atlanta Braves (2014)
On July 31, 2014, Bonifácio was traded along with James Russell to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for catching prospect Víctor Caratini.[12]
Chicago White Sox (2015)
On January 8, 2015, Bonifácio signed a one-year, $4 million, contract with the Chicago White Sox.[13] He was placed on the disabled list on July 29, and reinstated on August 14.[14] Bonifácio was designated for assignment on August 16, 2015[15] and released two days later. In 2015 with the White Sox he batted .167/.198/.192 in 78 at bats.[16]
Second stint with the Cubs
On August 25, 2015, Bonifácio signed a minor league contract to return to the Cubs.[17]
Second stint with the Braves (2016–2017)
On December 18, 2015, Bonifácio signed a one-year contract worth $1.25 million to return to the Atlanta Braves.[18] The team designated him for assignment on April 2, 2016, and he was officially released on April 6.[19] The Braves resigned Bonifácio to a minor league contract on April 10, 2016.[20] The Braves purchased his contract on May 1. However, Bonifácio was not eligible for a call up until May 7, as Major League Baseball ruled that the team had to wait 30 days after Bonifacio's release date of April 6 to recall him.[21] Bonifácio was designated him for assignment for the second time on July 7.[22] In 2016 with the Braves he batted .211/.268/.211 in 38 at bats.[16] In December 2016, Bonifácio signed a new minor league contract with the Braves organization.[23]
In 2017 with the Braves, Bonifácio batted .132/.150/.211 in 38 at bats.[16] He was designated for assignment on June 2, 2017, and released on June 6.
Second stint in Arizona
On July 31, 2017, Bonifácio signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[24][25] In 28 games split between the Double–A Jackson Generals and the Triple–A Reno Aces, Bonifacio hit .302/.336/.425 with 1 home run, 7 RBI, and 9 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[26]
Long Island Ducks
On May 8, 2018, Bonifácio signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Milwaukee Brewers
Bonifácio signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on August 31, 2018. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.[27]
Tampa Bay Rays
On January 28, 2019, Bonifácio signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays that included an invitation to spring training.[28] He was released on March 29, 2019, but re-signed to another minor league deal on April 3. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[29]
Second stint with Nationals (2020)
On January 28, 2020, Bonifácio signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. On July 23, it was announced that Bonifacio had been selected to the 40-man roster. On August 6, Bonifácio was designated for assignment. On August 7, he was outrighted and elected free agency on August 8, 2020.
Personal life
His younger brother, Jorge Bonifacio, also plays professional baseball.[30]
As a kid, growing up in the city of Santo Domingo, he started learning to play baseball in a small baseball field located a street below "el Parque Mirador Sur", where kids of all ages played for the league "Abraham" ("Liga Abraham" in Spanish).
References
- ^ Molony, Jim (November 11, 2008). "Nats get Olsen, Willingham from Marlins". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ^ "Bonifacio to start at third for Marlins". ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 31, 2009. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ^ "Bonifacio's inside-the-park HR leads Marlins past Nationals". USA Today. Associated Press. April 7, 2009. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ^ "MLB approves mega-deal between Blue Jays and Marlins". TSN.ca. November 19, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ "Blue Jays avoid arbitration with Happ, Bonifacio, Thole". TSN.ca. January 18, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (August 14, 2013). "Royals acquire utility player Bonifacio". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ "Emilio Bonifácio Stats, Fantasy & News". Milwaukee Brewers.
- ^ "Royals sign veteran left-handed pitcher Bruce Chen". Kansas City Royals. February 1, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
- ^ Gleeman, Aaron (February 12, 2014). "Royals release Emilio Bonifacio, eat a half-million bucks". Hardball Talk. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
- ^ Rogers, Jesse (February 15, 2014). "Cubs sign Emilio Bonifacio". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ^ "Chicago Cubs set 2014 Opening Day roster". Chicago Cubs. March 30, 2014. Archived from the original on March 31, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (July 31, 2014). "Braves get Bonifacio, Russell in deal with Cubs". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ^ Merkin, Scott (January 8, 2015). "Bonifacio, White Sox agree to 1-year deal". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 7, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ Kruth, Cash (August 14, 2015). "White Sox reinstate Bonifacio, option L. Garcia". MLB.com. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ Merkin, Scott (August 16, 2015). "White Sox activate Shuck, designate Bonifacio". MLB.com. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ a b c Emilio Bonifacio Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com
- ^ "Cubs bring back Bonifacio on a minor league deal". mlbtraderumors.com. August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (December 18, 2015). "Braves announce one-year deal with Bonifacio". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (April 2, 2016). "Braves regretfully cut Bourn; Bonifacio, too". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (April 10, 2016). "Braves mulling over options at shortstop". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (May 1, 2016). "Callup of Bonifacio delayed by technicality". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (July 7, 2016). "Braves activate Beckham ahead of Cubs game". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (December 24, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Dec. 10-22". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ^ Adams, Steve (July 31, 2017). "D-Backs, Emilio Bonifacio Agree To Minors Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ "Emilio Bonifácio Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. 7 November 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (January 28, 2019). "Rays Sign Emilio Bonifacio". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Dutton, Bob (October 5, 2013). "Royals' Kyle Zimmer, Jorge Bonifacio draw notice as top prospects". Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Emilio Bonifácio on Twitter