Brainer Bonaci DSL Red Sox Shortstop

       
 
Age: 18
Born: July 9, 2002
Birthplace: Catia La Mar, Venezuela
Height: 5-10
Weight: 140
Bats: Both
Throws: Right
   
Drafted: Not draft eligible
How Acquired: International free agent
(July 2018)
College: -
High School: -
ETA: Late 2024

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Brainer Bonaci photos by Kelly O'Connor
Pronunciation: BRAIN-er boe-NAH-chee
First Pro Contract: July 9, 2018 (BOS)
Signing Scouts: Manny Padron & Eddie Romero
Signing Bonus: $290,000
Rule 5 Draft Eligible: December 2022
MLFA Eligible: November 2025
   
Pro Debut: June 1, 2019 (DSL)
Added to 40-man: -
MLB Debut: -
Service Time (1/21): 0 days
Options Remaining: 3 (0 used)
Contract (2021): MiLB contract
   
Twitter: -
Instagram: @brainerbonaci9

 
 
 
 
 
     
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  Physical Description: Small frame with some projection. Likely is already well over his listed weight of 140 pounds.

Hit: Spray hitter. Has shown solid-average hit tool early in his pro career.

Power: Has shown impressive power for his size in the DSL.

Run: Above-average speed.

Field: Has primarily played shortstop early in his pro career, but has also seen time at third base.
  Arm: Reportedly has a plus arm.

Career Notes: Signed to a mid-range bonus on his 16th birthday in 2018. Participated in the Fall Instructional League in 2019 and 2020.

Summation: Solid showing in the DSL in 2019.

Note: This page will be updated with a complete scouting report after the scouting team has seen the player in person

Links
 State of the System 2020: Middle Infielders (4.29.2020)
Scout Chatter (12.2.2020)		  
   
     
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  year team lg level org age g ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb bb so sb cs avg obp slg ops
2019 DSL Red Sox DSL Rk Bos 17 61 229 34 64 14 2 3 37 91 23 40 18 10 0.279 0.356 0.397 0.754
  2020 MiLB Season Cancelled --- --- Bos 18 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
   
     
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