Aquilino Lopez
Born: 4/21/1975 in Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2003-04-02 | Final Game: 2008-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Biography
Aquilino Lopez was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2008. Born in 1975, Lopez made a name for himself primarily as a reliable bullpen arm. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded a career record of 6-6 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78 over his appearances. His versatility as a pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams, notching 15 saves and striking out 167 batters.
Lopez's playing years fell within an era characterized by a heightened emphasis on bullpen strength and the increasing specialization of relief pitchers. His ability to take the mound in high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Lopez's steady performance and competitive spirit left a lasting impression on those who followed his career. After retiring in 2008, he remains a noteworthy figure from a period that witnessed significant transformations within the game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 207.3 | 199 | 87 | 23 | 82 | 167 | 3.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 1 | 3 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 73.7 | 58 | 28 | 34 | 64 | 3.42 | 1187.5 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6.00 | -1362.8 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2.25 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 2.13 | 27.5 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.3 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5.19 | -366.8 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 4 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.7 | 86 | 31 | 22 | 61 | 3.55 | 679.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 159 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TOR | P | 72 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | TOR | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | COL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | PHI | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | DET | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | DET | P | 48 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 159 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | DET | AL | $400,000 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | $318,000 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,018,000 | ||