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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 17 | 43 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.116 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 77 | 235 | 29 | 65 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 15 | 39 | 0.277 | -356.8 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 63 | 139 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 0.180 | -991.7 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 78 | 178 | 19 | 48 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 42 | 0.270 | -252.8 |
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 117 | 266 | 37 | 67 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 60 | 0.252 | -738.9 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 68 | 104 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 33 | 0.212 | -397.3 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 78 | 201 | 24 | 53 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 0.264 | -297.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 92 | 222 | 22 | 60 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 44 | 0.270 | -243.9 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 52 | 109 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 0.211 | -531.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | -531.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 56 | 88 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.182 | -645.5 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 17 | 27 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDN | 2B | 15 | 13 | 23 | 34 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | SDN | 2B | 29 | 17 | 35 | 56 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | SDN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | SS | 43 | 36 | 62 | 113 | 11 | 20 |
| 1996 | SDN | 2B | 22 | 10 | 19 | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| 1996 | SDN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SDN | SS | 35 | 20 | 37 | 68 | 2 | 11 |
| 1997 | NYN | 2B | 20 | 9 | 34 | 40 | 3 | 8 |
| 1997 | NYN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | NYN | SS | 45 | 26 | 41 | 103 | 5 | 21 |
| 1998 | NYN | 2B | 50 | 27 | 74 | 85 | 4 | 16 |
| 1998 | NYN | 3B | 11 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | NYN | SS | 39 | 15 | 36 | 47 | 6 | 17 |
| 1998 | NYN | OF | 9 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | NYN | 2B | 16 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | NYN | 3B | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | NYN | SS | 33 | 11 | 23 | 45 | 2 | 8 |
| 2000 | MIL | 2B | 22 | 14 | 31 | 44 | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 | MIL | 3B | 6 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | MIL | SS | 45 | 28 | 68 | 94 | 7 | 27 |
| 2001 | MIL | 2B | 15 | 9 | 24 | 34 | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 | MIL | 3B | 46 | 33 | 30 | 53 | 7 | 9 |
| 2001 | MIL | SS | 17 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | BAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | BAL | 2B | 12 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | BAL | SS | 22 | 10 | 18 | 41 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 | MIL | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BAL | 1B | 6 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | BAL | 2B | 6 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | BAL | 3B | 11 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 | BAL | SS | 14 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | CIN | 2B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CIN | 3B | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
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 | ||