Stan Lopata
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1948-1960)
Stan Lopata was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1960 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Braves, a span of 13 seasons. In 853 career games, he hit .254 with 661 hits, 116 home runs, and 397 RBI. Stan Lopata was a 2-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,208.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- Died
- 6/15/2013 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-09-19
- Last Game
- 1960-06-12
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Stanley Edward Lopata
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 853 | 2,601 | 375 | 661 | 116 | 25 | 116 | 397 | 18 | 393 | 497 | .254 | .351 | .452 | .803 | 6,208 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.
Career SLG .452 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.
Career OPS .803 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 6 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 83 | 240 | 31 | 65 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 1 | 21 | 44 | .271 | .262 (+3%) | .343 (-4%) | .384 (+11%) | .727 (+4%) | 101.6 |
| 1950 | PHI | NL | 58 | 129 | 10 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 25 | .209 | .265 (-21%) | .346 (-6%) | .401 (-31%) | .747 (-19%) | -378.8 |
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | PHI | NL | 57 | 179 | 25 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 36 | 33 | .274 | .252 (+8%) | .326 (+21%) | .369 (+9%) | .696 (+15%) | 573.4 |
| 1953 | PHI | NL | 81 | 234 | 34 | 56 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 3 | 28 | 39 | .239 | .264 (-9%) | .335 (-5%) | .397 (+5%) | .733 (+1%) | -0.6 |
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 86 | 259 | 42 | 75 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 42 | 1 | 33 | 37 | .290 | .261 (+11%) | .333 (+11%) | .390 (+40%) | .723 (+26%) | 1225.5 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 99 | 303 | 49 | 82 | 9 | 3 | 22 | 58 | 4 | 58 | 62 | .271 | .258 (+5%) | .332 (+17%) | .393 (+37%) | .726 (+28%) | 1702.0 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 146 | 535 | 96 | 143 | 33 | 7 | 32 | 95 | 5 | 75 | 93 | .267 | .258 (+4%) | .331 (+7%) | .397 (+35%) | .728 (+22%) | 2251.4 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 116 | 388 | 50 | 92 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 67 | 2 | 56 | 81 | .237 | .257 (-8%) | .323 (+2%) | .391 (+11%) | .715 (+7%) | 528.8 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 86 | 258 | 36 | 64 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 60 | 63 | .248 | .257 (-4%) | .324 (+20%) | .394 (-2%) | .719 (+8%) | 682.6 |
| 1959 | ML1 | NL | 25 | 48 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .104 | — | — | — | — | -477.5 |
| 1960 | ML1 | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 853 | 2,601 | 375 | 661 | 116 | 25 | 116 | 397 | 18 | 393 | 497 | .254 | — | — | — | — | 6,208 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (853 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 419 | 1232 | 198 | 314 | 62 | 192 | .255 |
| Away | 434 | 1370 | 178 | 347 | 54 | 206 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-06-12 | ATL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-05-30 | ATL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-05-02 | ATL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-04-23 | ATL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-04-22 | ATL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960-04-20 | ATL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-04-14 | ATL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1959-09-15 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-08-27 | ATL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-08-22 | ATL | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 66 | 65 | 454 | 30 | 6 | 38 |
| C | 695 | 416 | 3406 | 232 | 53 | 50 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHI | C | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949 | PHI | C | 58 | 0 | 236 | 19 | 7 | 2 |
| 1950 | PHI | C | 51 | 0 | 176 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| 1951 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | PHI | C | 55 | 0 | 274 | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| 1953 | PHI | C | 80 | 0 | 344 | 27 | 5 | 2 |
| 1954 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | PHI | C | 75 | 66 | 336 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| 1955 | PHI | 1B | 24 | 25 | 148 | 13 | 1 | 7 |
| 1955 | PHI | C | 66 | 60 | 332 | 37 | 2 | 9 |
| 1956 | PHI | 1B | 39 | 38 | 300 | 16 | 5 | 31 |
| 1956 | PHI | C | 102 | 102 | 573 | 24 | 11 | 10 |
| 1957 | PHI | C | 108 | 104 | 634 | 36 | 8 | 9 |
| 1958 | PHI | C | 80 | 75 | 418 | 28 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | ML1 | 1B | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | ML1 | C | 11 | 7 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | ML1 | C | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 694 |
| First Base | 67 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 11.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Stan Lopata: the record in brief
According to the bio, Stan Lopata debuted on September 19, 1948 and played a final game on June 12, 1960. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1948 through 1958) and the Milwaukee Braves (1959 through 1960). Lopata is listed as a catcher at 210 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio says Lopata batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 12, 1925, in Delray, MI, USA. Lopata died on June 15, 2013, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is Stanley Edward Lopata.
Lopata finished with 661 hits from 2,601 at bats in 853 games, which works out to .254, plus 116 home runs and 397 runs batted in. Lopata's career OPS of .803 combines a .351 on-base mark with .452 slugging. The .254 career average is close to the .260 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .803 to a league .722, 11.2% above average. For power, 1956 stands out: 32 home runs with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stan Lopata
- What years did Stan Lopata play?
- Stan Lopata played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1960.
- Was Stan Lopata a pitcher?
- No. Stan Lopata was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Stan Lopata hit?
- Stan Lopata hit 116 career home runs with 661 hits.
- What teams did Stan Lopata play for?
- Stan Lopata played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1948–1958) and the Milwaukee Braves (1959–1960).
- Did Stan Lopata win an MVP award?
- No. Stan Lopata did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Stan Lopata win?
- Stan Lopata was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Stan Lopata's career stats?
- In 853 games, Stan Lopata had 661 hits, 116 home runs, 397 RBI, 375 runs, and 18 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- What position did Stan Lopata play?
- Stan Lopata played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Stan Lopata and how much did he weigh?
- Stan Lopata was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Stan Lopata hit each season?
- Stan Lopata's home runs by season: 0 in 1948, 8 in 1949, 1 in 1950, 0 in 1951, 4 in 1952, 8 in 1953, 14 in 1954, 22 in 1955, 32 in 1956, 18 in 1957, 9 in 1958, 0 in 1959, and 0 in 1960. His most in one season was 32, in 1956.
- What was Stan Lopata's career batting average?
- Stan Lopata batted .254 over his career, with 661 hits in 2,601 at bats.
- How many RBI did Stan Lopata have?
- Stan Lopata drove in 397 runs in his career.
- Is Stan Lopata in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stan Lopata has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Stan Lopata make?
- Stan Lopata was selected to 2 All-Star Games.