Art Lopez

Born: 5/8/1937 in Mayaguez, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1965-04-12 | Final Game: 1965-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Arturo Lopez

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Biography

Art Lopez was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the mid-1960s. He played as a position player for a total of 38 games from April 12, 1965, to September 29, 1965. Lopez's time in the major leagues coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to witness the effects of integration and the increasing popularity of the game in American culture. Throughout his career, Lopez compiled a batting average of .143, with 7 hits across his appearances, and did not record any home runs or runs batted in. He also did not steal any bases. Although his statistical output was modest, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during an era marked by both the fading of the deadball era and the emergence of more power-driven play. Despite the limited numbers, Lopez remains a part of baseball history, embodying the perseverance and dreams of many players striving to make their mark in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
38	49	5	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.143	0.160	0.143	0.303	-437.4

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.303 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1965	NYY	AL	38	49	5	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.143	—	—	—	—	-437.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	16	9	23	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	NYA	OF	16	9	23	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Right Field	13