State Games Spotlight - '25 INF Wesley Bonnici
December 2, 2024
Throughout the winter, Prep Baseball Washington is reflecting upon their showcase circuit in 2024 and highlighting standout performers. We continue with our State Games Spotlight series, specifically looking at players that participated in this year's invite-only Pacific Northwest State Games. These spotlights are meant to showcase players that Prep Baseball Scouts felt showed standout tools, large improvements in overall game, or potential upside moving forward at the summer's biggest event. College coaches and recruiters should be sure to keep an eye on these prospects in the coming months.
Today, we spotlight 2025 infielder Wesley Bonnici. The Gig Harbor High School athlete is currently ranked 46th in the Washington 2025 class. Bonnici is a 6'3 prospect with some present strength and posseses plenty of tools that should play at the next level.
At this summer's PNW State Games, Bonnici showcased a consistent right-handed swing that played to all fields. A plus athlete, Bonnici ran a 6.97 second 60-yard dash and showed sound defensive actions as well. Below is a complete breakdown of the senior, including previous scouting reports and video from the event.
Statistics
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Slightly more narrow stance that our previous look. Starts tall with bend in lower half and some subtle movement to keep rhythm. Takes a low, controlled leg lift to gather then gets front foot down quikcly to land in hitting base. Holds balance through contact Lower placement in the hands with relaxed rhythm before stretching back against front side during stride phase. Displays knack for working direct to the ball with feel for the barrel. Mainly level finish with LD contact
Power: 91.7 max exit velocity, averaged 86 MPH. 337' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Low, sidearm release from the INF with a quick takeaway and shorter arm action. Arm path shows continuous motion even with a shorter arc. Hand stays on top of the ball
Defense: Narrow stance in pre-pitch then takes a quick hop at end of his approach to widen out his base and get more athletic before moving on the ball. Solid first step quickness with abiltiy to keep momentum working through the play. Glove hand stays centered in core as he drops hips down to get beneath the play.
Position Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide set hitting base with feet set upside shoulder width. Upright, tall posture with alignment towards pitcher. Gathers on backside during leg lift/hover then uses short forward stride into landing. Front leg stays posted at contact. Hands start slightly high then push down & back before turning the barrel into swing. Covered some depth in the zone with a level approach into contact and a flatter finish as he rotates through the ball. All fields type approach
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph .Lower exhange at about waist height into arm action. Low, near sidearm release with a tight arm path and short motion. Balls comes out quick. Follows the throw after release.
Defense: Taller, more narrow set-up in pre-pitch approach prior to hop motion and landing in a wider base. Feet show quickness on intital move to the ball. Hips sink down to get glove down on the play. Quick side shuffle into throwing motion as he redirects towarsds target
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.