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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5.62 | - |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 52 | 31 | 32 | 46 | 4.29 | - |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 10 | 5 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 127.0 | 95 | 34 | 51 | 106 | 2.41 | 1417.9 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 13 | 6 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 124.0 | 125 | 52 | 45 | 97 | 3.77 | -254.0 |
| 1981 | DET | AL | 5 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 81.7 | 70 | 33 | 31 | 53 | 3.64 | -424.5 |
| 1982 | DET | AL | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 41.0 | 41 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 5.27 | -1563.1 |
| 1983 | DET | AL | 9 | 8 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 115.3 | 87 | 36 | 49 | 90 | 2.81 | 73.3 |
| 1984 | DET | AL | 10 | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 137.7 | 109 | 45 | 52 | 94 | 2.94 | -988.3 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 3 | 7 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 86.3 | 82 | 46 | 41 | 53 | 4.80 | -2814.4 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 78.0 | 64 | 30 | 25 | 44 | 3.46 | 729.4 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38.0 | 39 | 19 | 12 | 21 | 4.50 | -603.3 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | KCR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 25 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | DET | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | DET | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | DET | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | DET | AL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 45 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | KCA | P | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | SLN | P | 25 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | DET | P | 61 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | DET | P | 67 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | DET | P | 29 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | DET | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | DET | P | 57 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | DET | P | 71 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | DET | P | 51 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | HOU | P | 45 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | HOU | P | 26 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
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 |