Prospect Spotlight- Brainer Bonaci

(February 28, 2020 - Source: Kelly O'Conner/sittingstill.smugmug.com/keyword/brainer%20bonaci)

This week's prospect spotlight is on Venezuelan shortstop Brainer Bonaci! While he's listed at only 5'10 and 140 pounds, it looks like he's already put on some weight. Bonaci has recently climbed up the Red Sox prospect rankings, as SoxProspects.com recently listed him as the 20^th best prospect in the organization and MLB Pipeline listing him at 14.

Despite being the youngest player in the Red Sox organization last season, Bonaci had a solid showing in the Dominican Summer League. He posted a solid batting average and hit for a good amount of power considering his age and size. Bonaci's most prominent tool at the moment is his arm, which has been given a 70 grade by MLB Pipeline.

Year	Age	AgeDif	Tm	Lg	Aff	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2019	16	-1.8	Red Sox 1	DOSL	BOS	61	261	229	34	64	14	2	3	37	18	10	23	40	.279	.356	.397	.754

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Being only 17 years-old, Bonaci is still a long ways away from making an appearance at Fenway. However, he is still someone to keep an eye on as he makes his way through the Red Sox system. In the his short time as a professional his development has already been noticeable. He will most likely start the 2020 season in the GCL and may make an appearance in low-A Lowell.