Dominic
Bonilla

Verbally committed to Heartland CC.

Uncommitted INF Dominic Bonilla (Chicago Hope) had a strong showing at the plate during his two days at the State Games. A left-handed hitter with above-average bat-to-ball skills, Bonilla delivered three hits on the week, including a no-doubt pull-side home run. A 5-foot-10, 194-pound build with strength throughout, Bonilla posted a max exit velocity of 97.5 mph during his showcase, staying short and direct to the plate with a flat bat through the zone. An uncommitted follow after recently opening up his recruiting.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 194.2-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, calm approach, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Short, direct path, bat speed through the zone, mostly flat path. Works pull-side. 66.1 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 3-for-6 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Sidearm/low 3/4 slot, loose action.
Defense: Fluid footwork, plays low and through the ball, deliberate footwork through the ball with timing, soft hands.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.

A left-handed hitter to know: INF Dominic Bonilla (Hope Academy, 2025). The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Illinois State commit showed athletic hands at the plate from the left side, staying on plane and on his barrel throughout his round of BP. Bonilla comfortably used the whole field and squared his hardest ball up at 95.6 mph, per TrackMan. He scored three times over three games, picking up a hit and walking twice. 

Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, body load, steady hands. Quiet, calm demeanor in the box. Athletic hands, present bat speed, stays on plane, uses the whole field and was on the barrel throughout. 66.5 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, compact, accurate, can make throws from various angles.
Defense: Active feet, athletic actions, sure-handed, rangy, smooth.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

INF Dominic Bonilla (Hope Academy) emerged last summer as a high-follow left-handed bat in the class and eventually committed to Illinois State. The smooth infielder showed natural feel for the infield throughout his defensive round; showcasing fluid, athletic actions and clean footwork to play through the ball in rhythm before moving into a quick/clean transfer. He ranges well laterally to both sides of his glove and uses pre-pitch footwork to remain athletic and ready to pounce in any direction. At the plate, he stays quiet, simple and balanced looking to control the barrel and works mainly to the pull-side gap with natural lift in his path. 

Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, tall, relaxed setup. Quiet swing, direct hands, on the barrel, pull-side approach and balanced finish. Sneaky jump off the bat.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. 3/4 slot, played from multiple angles.
Defense: Smooth actions, fluid feet, plays through the ball in rhythm, clean transfer, feel for the position.
Run: 3.99 runner in the 30-yard dash.