Bogusevic was a two-way star player for Tulane University, playing in the outfield and also used as a starting pitcher.

He was also a two-way player in high school, a three-year letterman at Chicago's De La Salle Institute for coach Brad Esposito pitching and playing outfield.

[2][3] While playing for the Green Wave, he was named to the All-Tournament Team in the 2005 Conference USA Tournament.

[5] Bogusevic reprised his old pitching role for one game in 2012, a June 7 relief appearance against the St. Louis Cardinals.

[12] After rehabbing in Arizona, Bogusevic returned on August 19, replacing the recently traded David DeJesus.

On December 12, 2013, the Cubs traded Bogusevic to the Miami Marlins in exchange for outfielder Justin Ruggiano.

[14] He played in 82 games for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Marlins and Triple–A New Orleans Zephyrs, slashing .263/.352/.420 with seven home runs, 36 RBI, and six stolen bases.

[18] On January 7, 2017, Bogusevic returned to the MLB by signing a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox that included an invitation to spring training.