Eddie Keith Bonine (born June 6, 1981) is an American former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) with the

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from 2008–2010.

College career

Bonine was born in

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but moved to

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where he attended Mountain Ridge High School. After graduating he attended Glendale Community College 1999–2001. In his second year he was named to the

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's First Team. At Glendale, he attracted the attention of the

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, who in 2001 drafted him in the 20th round, 608th pick overall. Bonine did not sign, and transferred to

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for the 2001–2002 season, going 8–8 with a 6.36

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(ERA) and being named an honorable mention for the All-Pac-10 team. For his senior year (2002–2003), Bonine transferred to the

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where he went 5–6 with a 5.84 ERA. Following graduation, the

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drafted Bonine in the 23rd round; 671st overall. This time Bonine signed and was assigned to the

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Minor leagues

San Diego Padres (first stint)

Bonine made 31 appearances with Eugene in a

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role, going 1–2 with a 3.78 ERA and 12 saves. At the end of the season, Bonine was named to the

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's All-Star team. For 2004, the Padres sent Bonine to the Single-A

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, where he posted a 1.98 ERA over five starts before being promoted to the Single-A

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. There he started 21 games with mixed results: a 5–10 record and an ERA over 5. Returning to the Storm for the 2005 season, Bonine went 5–6 with an ERA of 6.47, but pitched a gem in the post-season: a 4–1 win over the

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in which he threw 8

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s. The Padres assigned Bonine to the Triple-A

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, where he made one appearance. In December 2005, the

selected Bonine in the Rule 5 draft and he was sent to the Single-A

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Detroit Tigers

Bonine spent the 2006 season in Lakeland where he pitched both as starter and reliever. Over the course of 42 appearances he amassed a 4–5 record, plus one save, with an ERA of 3.90. Pleased, the Tigers promoted Bonine to the Double-A

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for the 2007 season, where he posted a 14–5 record with a 3.90 ERA. His walks-per-9 innings average (1.34) led the Eastern League. For the 2008 season, the Tigers promoted Bonine to the Triple-A

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, where got off to a 9–2 start before being called up to the majors to replace struggling pitcher

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and made his major league debut on June 14, 2008, against the

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. The Tigers optioned Bonine back to Erie after a July 9, 2008, start against the

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. Bonine started the 2009 with the Tigers, but was sent down to Mud Hens on April 27 to make room for

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, who returned from the disabled list. In four appearances Bonine posted a 9.00 ERA but did not earn a decision. In Toledo Bonine got off to a strong start, going 0–0 with a 1.88 ERA over his first four starts. At the end of the season, he filed for free agency.

Philadelphia Phillies

On November 12, 2010, Bonine signed a minor league deal with the

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Arizona Diamondbacks

On November 6, 2012, Bonine signed a minor league deal with the

. He was released on April 20, 2013.

San Diego Padres (second stint)

On April 20, 2013, Bonine signed a minor league contract with the

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