Al Lopez
⭐ Hall of Fame 1977
Born: 8/20/1908 in Tampa, FL, USA
Died: 10/30/2005 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-09-27 | Final Game: 1947-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Alfonso Ramon Lopez
Biography
Al Lopez, born in 1908, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, known for his role as a position player from 1928 until his retirement in 1947. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,950 games, accumulating 1,547 hits, 51 home runs, and 652 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .261. A skilled athlete, Lopez also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 46 stolen bases. His playing style combined solid hitting with reliable defense, making him a valuable asset to his teams.
Lopez was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, highlighting his status among the elite players of his era. After his retirement, he was recognized for his contributions to the game and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. His legacy endures not only through his impressive statistics but also through his influence on the game during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5916 | 613 | 1547 | 206 | 43 | 51 | 652 | 46 | 556 | 538 | 0.261 | 0.326 | 0.337 | 0.663 | -8670.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 128 | 421 | 60 | 130 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 57 | 3 | 33 | 35 | 0.309 | -73.4 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 111 | 360 | 38 | 97 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 28 | 33 | 0.269 | -727.2 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 126 | 404 | 44 | 111 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 43 | 3 | 34 | 35 | 0.275 | -527.2 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 126 | 372 | 39 | 112 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 41 | 10 | 21 | 39 | 0.301 | 70.6 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 140 | 439 | 58 | 120 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 54 | 2 | 49 | 44 | 0.273 | -0.8 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 128 | 379 | 50 | 95 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 2 | 35 | 36 | 0.251 | -957.4 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 128 | 426 | 46 | 103 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 50 | 1 | 41 | 41 | 0.242 | -1160.9 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 105 | 334 | 31 | 68 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 3 | 35 | 57 | 0.204 | -1667.6 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 71 | 236 | 19 | 63 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 0.267 | -709.5 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 131 | 412 | 32 | 104 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 49 | 1 | 40 | 45 | 0.252 | -619.9 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 36 | 119 | 20 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0.294 | -42.4 |
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 59 | 174 | 15 | 45 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 0.259 | -42.4 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 114 | 317 | 33 | 84 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 31 | 23 | 0.265 | -235.5 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 103 | 289 | 17 | 74 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 34 | 17 | 0.256 | -114.0 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 118 | 372 | 40 | 98 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 44 | 25 | 0.263 | 10.6 |
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 115 | 331 | 27 | 76 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 34 | 24 | 0.230 | -833.1 |
| 1945 | PIT | NL | 91 | 243 | 22 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 35 | 12 | 0.218 | -635.4 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 56 | 150 | 13 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 0.307 | 300.7 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 61 | 126 | 9 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 0.262 | -391.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| C | 1918 | 0 | 6644 | 1115 | 122 | 137 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BRO | C | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BRO | C | 126 | 0 | 465 | 66 | 9 | 9 |
| 1931 | BRO | C | 105 | 0 | 390 | 69 | 11 | 6 |
| 1932 | BRO | C | 125 | 0 | 456 | 82 | 13 | 10 |
| 1933 | BRO | C | 124 | 0 | 449 | 84 | 5 | 14 |
| 1933 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | BRO | C | 137 | 0 | 542 | 62 | 11 | 4 |
| 1934 | BRO | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | BRO | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | BRO | C | 126 | 0 | 472 | 65 | 11 | 8 |
| 1936 | BSN | C | 127 | 0 | 447 | 107 | 14 | 9 |
| 1936 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | BSN | C | 102 | 0 | 342 | 83 | 7 | 5 |
| 1938 | BSN | C | 71 | 0 | 240 | 42 | 3 | 4 |
| 1939 | BSN | C | 129 | 0 | 424 | 72 | 7 | 11 |
| 1940 | BSN | C | 36 | 0 | 119 | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| 1940 | PIT | C | 59 | 0 | 224 | 29 | 2 | 7 |
| 1941 | PIT | C | 114 | 0 | 345 | 54 | 8 | 5 |
| 1942 | PIT | C | 99 | 0 | 327 | 53 | 2 | 14 |
| 1943 | PIT | C | 116 | 0 | 378 | 66 | 4 | 9 |
| 1943 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | PIT | C | 115 | 0 | 372 | 52 | 7 | 6 |
| 1945 | PIT | C | 91 | 0 | 326 | 38 | 3 | 7 |
| 1946 | PIT | C | 56 | 0 | 173 | 30 | 3 | 4 |
| 1947 | CLE | C | 57 | 0 | 144 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1919 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1941 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1933 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 29th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1941 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 24th | 8.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 9.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1938 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1936 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 5.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1934 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 1.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1933 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 18.0 | 80 | 0 |