Jorge Bonifacio, baseball player, 2017-2021

Jorge Bonifacio

Born: 6/4/1993 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2017-04-21 | Final Game: 2021-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jorge Luis Bonifacio

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Biography

Jorge Bonifacio, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2021. Primarily playing as a position player, Bonifacio showcased his skills in a total of 224 games throughout his career. He achieved 178 hits, which included 23 home runs and 85 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing with a batting average of .242. Known for his power-hitting capabilities, Bonifacio contributed significantly to his teams' offensive efforts during his tenure in the league. Bonifacio's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, marked by an emphasis on power and athleticism. While he recorded just one stolen base, his overall contributions at the plate reflected a player who excelled in driving in runs and providing pop in the lineup. After making his debut in 2017, he became a noteworthy presence in the outfield, representing the evolution of players who balanced traditional skills with the modern game's demands. Bonifacio's journey through the majors exemplified the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes in an ever-evolving baseball landscape, and he remains a figure of interest for fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
224 737 97 178 37 3 23 85 1 71 228 0.242 0.312 0.393 0.705 -562.5

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2017 KCR AL 113 384 55 98 15 1 17 40 1 35 118 0.255 .254 (avg) .324 (-1%) .425 (+1%) .750 (avg) 25.3
2018 KCR AL 69 236 31 53 16 2 4 23 0 29 71 0.225 .247 (-9%) .318 (-2%) .409 (-12%) .727 (-8%) -308.4
2019 KCR AL 5 20 3 7 3 0 0 3 0 1 7 0.350 — — — — 0.0
2020 DET AL 30 86 8 19 3 0 2 17 0 5 26 0.221 .244 (-10%) .321 (-14%) .417 (-22%) .739 (-19%) -279.5
2021 PHI NL 7 11 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 6 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 201 177 343 9 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 KCA OF 102 89 173 4 4 1
2018 KCA OF 60 58 105 3 2 1
2019 KCA OF 5 5 11 0 0 0
2020 DET OF 29 22 49 2 1 0
2021 PHI OF 5 3 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 38
Center Field 4
Right Field 161
Designated Hitter 14