A former Royals outfielder officially became a U.S. citizen on Wednesday
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- Three quick takeaways: Jorge Bonifacio became a U.S. citizen in 2025 with KCK Monarchs
- Bonifacio resumed pro play after MLB in 2021, hitting 17 homers and 52 RBIs
- He spent 10 years in Royals system, batted .247 with 34 doubles and 21 homers
Jorge Bonifacio’s last Major League Baseball game was on Aug. 31, 2021, when he helped the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals.
But Bonfiacio, who was in the Royals organization for 10 years — including three seasons in Kansas City, is still playing the game. He was in the Phillies’ minor-league system in 2022, then was with the Royals’ Double-A team the following season.
After playing for a Mexican team in 2024, Bonifacio returned to Kansas City this year, joining the Monarchs in KCK. He hit 17 home runs with 52 RBIs in 96 games.
Bonifacio didn’t spend the season focused solely on baseball, however.
The Monarchs on Wednesday shared happy news regarding Bonfiacio, who was born in the Dominican Republic.
“We would like to send the biggest congratulations to our guy, Jorge Bonifacio, who officially became a citizen of the United States this morning,” the team wrote on X. “Jorge studied tirelessly over the summer while he was playing for us and we are so proud.” “Hip hip Jorge!!”
Royals fans shared that “Hip hip Jorge” celebration whenever he did something good when he played in Kansas City from 2017-19.
Bonifacio batted .247 with 34 doubles and 21 home runs in 187 games with the Royals.
This story was originally published November 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM with the headline "A former Royals outfielder officially became a U.S. citizen on Wednesday."
