Diamond in the Rough

4/29/08

2B Emilo Bonifacio, 23 (L/R), Tucson Sidewinders (Arizona Diamondbacks, AAA)

Emilo's skill set will help roto leagues...that value is steals.  He is a sleeper to take over for Orlando Hudson one day.  Last year in Double-A, Emilo hit .285 in 551 AB's with 84 R, 21 2B and 41 SB's.  He had a brief cup of coffee at the end of last year getting 23 AB's netting 5 hits, but had a promising 4 walks.  In 2006 he led the High-A California league with 61 SB’s, was second in runs (117) and hit for a .321 AVG.  He has started off on the right foot this year hitting .280 AVG with 9 SB and only 1 CS.  Emilo has a chance to make a big impression this year.  If he does, Arizona may have to find a place for him to play.

Comments (0)

Subscribe to this comment's feed