Emilio Bonifacio
Born: 4/23/1985 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2007-09-02 | Final Game: 2020-07-29
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Emilio Jose Bonifacio
Biography
Emilio Bonifacio was a versatile position player who had a career spanning from 2007 to 2020, showcasing his talents in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as an infielder and outfielder. Born in 1985, Bonifacio made his MLB debut with the Florida Marlins and played a total of 834 games over his career. He accumulated 669 hits and recorded a batting average of .256, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively while also being known for his speed on the bases.
Throughout his career, Bonifacio was particularly recognized for his base-running prowess, stealing 166 bases and providing his teams with a dynamic element on offense. His ability to generate runs and create scoring opportunities was further reflected in his 165 RBIs and 13 home runs. Bonifacio played during an era that valued speed and agility, making him a valuable asset to the teams he represented, including the Marlins, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago Cubs, among others. His contributions to the game and adaptability on the field left a notable mark on the teams and fans he engaged with throughout his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 834 | 2613 | 356 | 669 | 95 | 33 | 13 | 165 | 166 | 215 | 605 | 0.256 | 0.312 | 0.333 | 0.645 | -4304.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | AZ | NL | 11 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 8 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 41 | 157 | 26 | 39 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 41 | 0.248 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 127 | 461 | 72 | 116 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 21 | 34 | 95 | 0.252 | -1725.1 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 73 | 180 | 30 | 47 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 42 | 0.261 | -365.8 |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 152 | 565 | 78 | 167 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 40 | 59 | 129 | 0.296 | 654.6 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | 64 | 244 | 30 | 63 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 25 | 52 | 0.258 | -389.7 |
| 2013 | KCR | AL | 42 | 158 | 21 | 45 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 37 | 0.285 | -7.8 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 94 | 262 | 33 | 57 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 66 | 0.218 | -7.8 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 41 | 118 | 12 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 0.212 | -398.1 |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 69 | 276 | 35 | 77 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 49 | 0.279 | -398.1 |
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 47 | 78 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0.167 | -610.7 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 24 | 38 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 38 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.132 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 213 | 179 | 336 | 498 | 28 | 134 |
| 3B | 142 | 124 | 72 | 225 | 17 | 25 |
| OF | 300 | 229 | 535 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| SS | 101 | 84 | 126 | 206 | 13 | 42 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ARI | 2B | 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | ARI | OF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | WAS | 2B | 37 | 37 | 78 | 82 | 7 | 25 |
| 2009 | FLO | 2B | 7 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | FLO | 3B | 86 | 82 | 48 | 151 | 14 | 13 |
| 2009 | FLO | SS | 20 | 12 | 11 | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 | FLO | OF | 17 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | FLO | 2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | FLO | 3B | 6 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | FLO | SS | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | FLO | OF | 29 | 23 | 55 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | FLO | 2B | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | FLO | 3B | 36 | 30 | 17 | 47 | 3 | 8 |
| 2011 | FLO | SS | 67 | 61 | 98 | 154 | 9 | 34 |
| 2011 | FLO | OF | 60 | 48 | 105 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIA | 2B | 15 | 14 | 19 | 40 | 3 | 7 |
| 2012 | MIA | OF | 51 | 50 | 111 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | KCA | 2B | 31 | 29 | 40 | 74 | 3 | 15 |
| 2013 | KCA | 3B | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | KCA | OF | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TOR | 2B | 59 | 49 | 101 | 156 | 7 | 43 |
| 2013 | TOR | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TOR | OF | 32 | 21 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | ATL | 2B | 5 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | ATL | SS | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | ATL | OF | 25 | 23 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHN | 2B | 26 | 23 | 38 | 52 | 3 | 17 |
| 2014 | CHN | 3B | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHN | OF | 48 | 37 | 83 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | CHA | 2B | 17 | 11 | 27 | 37 | 3 | 11 |
| 2015 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHA | OF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | OF | 13 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ATL | OF | 10 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | WAS | OF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 213 |
| Third Base | 142 |
| Shortstop | 101 |
| Left Field | 93 |
| Center Field | 180 |
| Right Field | 36 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Player of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHA | AL | $3,000,000 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | $2,600,000 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | $2,200,000 |
| 2011 | FLO | NL | $425,000 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | $420,000 |
| 2009 | FLO | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,545,000 | ||