Playing Career
Bonilla was signed out of high school by Pittsburgh Pirates scout Syd Thrift. His rise through the Pirates' farm system came to a halt during spring training in 1985 when he broke his right leg in a collision with teammate Bip Roberts. The White Sox then acquired him through the Rule 5 draft. Bonilla made his major league debut with the White Sox. Syd Thrift, then the Pirates' General Manager, reacquired the unhappy Bonilla in exchange for pitcher José DeLeón. Bonilla also played from 1984 to 1988 with the Mayagüez Indians of the Puerto Rican Winter League.
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