Juan Bonilla

Born: 1/12/1956 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1981-04-09 | Final Game: 1987-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Juan Guillermo Bonilla

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Biography

Juan Bonilla, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1981 to 1987. Primarily known as a position player, Bonilla appeared in 429 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball. He garnered a reputation for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field, contributing to various teams. With a career batting average of .256, Bonilla recorded 375 hits and drove in 101 runs, showcasing his ability to make impactful contributions at the plate. Throughout his career, Bonilla hit 7 home runs and demonstrated a modest speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases. His playing years took place during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to evolve with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. While not a star in the traditional sense, Bonilla’s consistency and work ethic earned him respect among teammates and fans alike, cementing his legacy as a reliable player in the competitive landscape of 1980s baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
429	1462	145	375	50	9	7	101	7	116	108	0.256	0.314	0.317	0.631	-2750.2

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 12.1% below 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
1981	SDP	NL	99	369	30	107	13	2	1	25	4	25	23	0.290	.255 (+13%)	.320 (+5%)	.368 (-7%)	.688 (-1%)	-37.5
1982	SDP	NL	45	182	21	51	6	2	0	8	0	11	15	0.280	.261 (+7%)	.324 (avg)	.388 (-14%)	.712 (-7%)	-211.2
1983	SDP	NL	152	556	55	132	17	4	4	45	3	50	40	0.237	.260 (-9%)	.324 (-7%)	.389 (-22%)	.714 (-15%)	-1650.0
1985	NYY	AL	8	16	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	BAL	AL	102	284	33	69	10	1	1	18	0	25	21	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.325 (-5%)	.395 (-25%)	.720 (-16%)	-773.0
1987	NYY	AL	23	55	6	14	3	0	1	3	0	5	6	0.255	.262 (-3%)	.331 (-4%)	.415 (-12%)	.746 (-9%)	-78.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	390	364	832	1035	39	244
3B	34	19	21	36	5	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	SDN	2B	97	97	229	290	13	72
1982	SDN	2B	45	45	99	134	6	26
1983	SDN	2B	149	147	335	414	11	95
1985	NYA	2B	7	3	7	14	1	3
1986	BAL	2B	70	55	122	140	5	38
1986	BAL	3B	33	19	21	35	5	10
1987	NYA	2B	22	17	40	43	3	10
1987	NYA	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0