Florida Marlins slugger Bobby Bonilla has joined an elite group of hitters, crossing the plate for the 1,000th run of his Doubleday Baseball League career. The milestone came during the closing stretch of another strong season for the veteran third baseman and outfielder, who has been a model of consistency throughout his 11-year career.

Bonilla, 33, has been a fixture in the middle of the lineup since debuting with Pittsburgh in 1986. Now in his first year with Florida, he has continued to produce at a high level, combining power, patience, and leadership to help guide the young Marlins offense.

Career Highlights to Date:

• 1,638 career games played
• 1,752 hits, 373 doubles, 54 triples, 340 home runs
• 1,133 RBIs and 1,004 runs scored
• Career slash line: .274 / .352 / .510 (.862 OPS)
• OPS+ of 127 and career WAR of 37.9
• Six 100-RBI seasons and eight 90+ run seasons
• Four 30+ HR campaigns, including 42 in 1995
• 1996 (Florida): .271 / .376 / .510 with 31 HR, 101 RBI, and 108 runs

Career Timeline:

• 1986 (Pittsburgh): Breakout debut, hitting .319 with 15 home runs in 80 games.
• 1987–1992 (Pittsburgh): The heart of the Pirates’ offense, averaging 26 HR and 104 runs scored per season.
• 1993–1995: Continued to produce as one of the DBL’s premier sluggers, including a 42-HR, 125-RBI campaign in 1995.
• 1996 (Florida): Reached the 1,000-run milestone while helping establish Florida’s offensive identity.

Bonilla’s combination of durability and offensive balance has kept him among the league’s most reliable producers. His 1,000th run scored reflects both his longevity and his ability to contribute in every phase of the game.

Congratulations to Bobby Bonilla on scoring his 1,000th career run.