Aurelio Lopez, baseball player, 1974-1987

Aurelio Lopez

Born: 9/21/1948 in Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico

Died: 9/22/1992 in Matehuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

MLB Debut: 1974-09-01 | Final Game: 1987-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Aurelio Alejandro Lopez

Biography

Aurelio Lopez, born in 1948, was a talented pitcher whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1974 until his retirement on June 17, 1987. Over his thirteen seasons in the league, Lopez compiled a record of 62 wins and 36 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.56. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 635 strikeouts and demonstrated his reliability in high-pressure situations with 93 saves. His contributions to the game were recognized with one All-Star selection during his career, affirming his status as one of the notable pitchers of his era. Lopez's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching styles and strategies. He was particularly noted for his versatility, effectively serving as both a starter and a reliever, which allowed him to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game. His ability to perform in clutch situations made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, contributing to their competitiveness during the 1980s. With a commendable career and significant impact on the mound, Aurelio Lopez remains a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
62 36 459 9 0 0 93 910.0 785 360 102 367 635 3.56 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
459 24 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1986 NLCS HOU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1984 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1984 WS DET 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 1 5 0 0 9.3 12 3 6 9 2.89

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1986 NLCS HOU 0 1 2 0 0 3.3 7 3 4 3 8.10
1984 ALCS DET 1 0 1 0 0 3.0 4 0 1 2 0.00
1984 WS DET 1 0 2 0 0 3.0 1 0 1 4 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 459 9 37 97 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 459

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 HOU NL $223,275
1985 DET AL $575,000
Total Career Earnings $798,275

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1979 Cy Young Award AL 7th 1.0 140 0