Bobby Bonilla is a former professional baseball player known for his time in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the late 1980s and 1990s. He played primarily as a third baseman and outfielder, representing teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, and Florida Marlins. Bonilla was a skilled hitter and was selected to the All-Star Game multiple times. One of the most notable aspects of Bonilla's career is his unique contract agreement with the New York Mets. Instead of receiving a lump sum payment after his retirement in 2000, the Mets agreed to pay him $1.19 million annually for 25 years, starting in 2011. This deal has made him famous in sports finance discussions.