Luis Lopez, baseball player, 1993-2005

Luis Lopez

Born: 9/4/1970 in Cidra, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1993-09-07 | Final Game: 2005-06-19

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Luis Manuel Lopez

Biography

Luis Lopez, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1993 to 2005. Primarily playing as a position player, Lopez appeared in 721 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his versatility on the field and contributed to various teams, showcasing a blend of contact hitting and speed. Over the course of his career, he amassed 390 hits, 22 home runs, and 151 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .241. Additionally, Lopez demonstrated his base-running abilities by stealing 10 bases. Lopez's playing years coincided with a dynamic era of baseball characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when home runs and power hitting became increasingly emphasized. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, Lopez's consistent presence and contributions to his teams reflected the depth and talent pool of players who helped shape the game during this transformative period. His career remains a testament to the dedication and hard work required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
721 1620 171 390 85 7 22 151 10 100 343 0.241 0.293 0.343 0.636 -4454.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 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
1996 NLDS2 SDN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 2 27 0 1 1
2B 211 116 266 378 16 67
3B 100 48 56 113 14 17
OF 9 6 12 0 1 0
SS 297 155 311 551 37 117

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Second Base 211
Third Base 100
Shortstop 297
Left Field 8
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 9

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 BAL AL $365,000
2002 MIL NL $700,000
2001 MIL NL $700,000
2000 MIL NL $775,000
1999 NYN NL $575,000
1998 NYN NL $375,000
1996 SDN NL $155,000
1995 SDN NL $145,000
1994 SDN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $3,899,000