Boof Bonser
Born: 10/14/1981 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-05-21 | Final Game: 2010-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 245 lbs
Biography
Boof Bonser, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2006 until 2010. Known for his unique name and solid pitching repertoire, Bonser made a notable impact during his time in the league, primarily with the Minnesota Twins and later with the Oakland Athletics. He showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 19 wins and 25 losses while posting an earned run average (ERA) of 5.18. Throughout his career, he struck out 334 batters, demonstrating his potential as a strikeout pitcher.
Bonser's MLB career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was adapting to new analytics and player development strategies. Despite facing challenges, he contributed valuable innings to his teams and left an impression on fans with his determination and work ethic. While Bonser may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, he remains a memorable figure for those who followed his journey in baseball. After retiring from professional play on October 3, 2010, Bonser's legacy endures as a testament to the diverse talents that have graced the diamond.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 25 | 111 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 416.7 | 475 | 240 | 63 | 133 | 334 | 5.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 7 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.3 | 104 | 47 | 24 | 84 | 4.22 | -64.6 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 8 | 12 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 173.0 | 199 | 98 | 65 | 136 | 5.10 | -1957.5 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 3 | 7 | 47 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.3 | 139 | 78 | 36 | 97 | 5.93 | 410.4 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 5.09 | 327.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ALDS2 | MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ALDS2 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 111 | 60 | 29 | 44 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIN | P | 18 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIN | P | 31 | 30 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | MIN | P | 47 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | OAK | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 111 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rookie of the Month | September |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BOS | AL | $650,000 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | $450,000 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | $432,500 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $397,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,930,000 | ||