Juan Bonilla

Juan Guillermo Bonilla Urania

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 170 lb.
• School Florida State University
• Debut April 9, 1981
• Final Game October 3, 1987
• Born February 12, 1955 in Santurce, P.R.

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Biographical Information

Juan Bonilla was a 1976 All-American for his play with the Florida State Seminoles. A veteran of parts of six big league seasons, Juan had one season as a regular with the 1983 San Diego Padres. He batted .237 in 152 games and did not return to the bigs until 1985 in a cameo in the Bronx. He was possibly "blackballed" in 1984 [1] due to some recreational drug use back in 1982.

He was known in the Puerto Rico Winter Baseball League as Guillermo Bonilla.

Notable Achievements

• 1981 Topps All-Star Rookie Team