6/13/09

Mets 21st Round Pick - 3B - Joseph Bonfe




Joseph Bonfe - 3B 6-4, 220 R/R 12-28-87 Sierra Junior Colleg (MN)



Joe is in his first season at Sierra College after playing at Creighton University. After deciding to leave Creighton, Joe had an outstanding summer in the Northwoods League where he played for the Eau Claire Express. He had the fourth best batting average in the league, was selected as an All-Star, and received the Rawlings Big Stick Award. He is a versatile player and can play any position but his primary position is third base. In high school Joe played varsity baseball, hockey, and football.





#38 Joe Bonfe
Sophomore
High School: Cretin-Derham Hall, MN
High School Coach: Jim O’Neill
Height: 6'4
Weight: 220
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Finance
Parents: Joe and Jill Bonfe
Favorites:
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Pro Athlete: Joe Mauer
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Joe is in his first season at Sierra College after playing at Creighton University. After deciding to leave Creighton, Joe had an outstanding summer in the Northwoods League where he played for the Eau Claire Express. He had the fourth best batting average in the league, was selected as an All-Star, and received the Rawlings Big Stick Award. He is a versatile player and can play any position but his primary position is third base. In high school Joe played varsity baseball, hockey, and football





"Bonfe, an infielder and the Express' biggest power hitter, is a sophomore at Sierra College in California. The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder was batting .360 with one double and five RBIs before Wednesday's game."






"I'm just happy, excited. I'm thinking about going," said Bonfe, who was the 644th overall pick. "It's exciting and my family's really excited. Everyone's excited. It's an exciting time."


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