Luis Lopez
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2004)
Luis Lopez was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Montreal Expos, a span of 4 seasons. In 52 career games, he hit .228 with 33 hits, 3 home runs, and 10 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-04-29
- Last Game
- 2004-04-24
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 145 | 10 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 25 | .228 | .273 | .317 | .590 | -294 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.
Career OPS .590 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 41 | 119 | 10 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 16 | .244 | .263 (-8%) | .332 (-12%) | .426 (-17%) | .758 (-15%) | -293.8 |
| 2004 | MON | NL | 11 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 52 | 145 | 10 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 25 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -294 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 66 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 6 | .167 |
| Away | 26 | 79 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 4 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-24 | WSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-21 | WSN | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-20 | WSN | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-04-18 | WSN | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004-04-17 | WSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-04-16 | WSN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-14 | WSN | MIA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-04-13 | WSN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-10 | WSN | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-09 | WSN | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 28 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MON | NL | $350,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $350,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway | SC | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Luis Lopez: the record in brief
April 29, 2001 and April 24, 2004 bracket Luis Lopez's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Lopez's seasons break down as the Toronto Blue Jays (2001) and the Montreal Expos (2004). Lopez played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 5, 1973, in Brooklyn, NY, USA and a listed size of 6'0" and 205 pounds.
The batting record for Lopez: 52 games, 33 hits in 145 at bats, and a .228 average, adding 3 homers and 10 RBI. Lopez got on base at a .273 rate and slugged .317 (.590 OPS). Set against a .265 league average for the same years, Lopez's .228 average sits 14.1% below it. The hits column peaks at 29, in 2001. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .244 in 2001, did not top the league's .263.
Most of Lopez's defensive work, 28 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows first base (13) and designated hitter (4). At third base, Lopez's fielding totals are 17 putouts, 56 assists and 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Lopez
- What years did Luis Lopez play?
- Luis Lopez played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004.
- Was Luis Lopez a pitcher?
- No. Luis Lopez was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Luis Lopez hit?
- Luis Lopez hit 3 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What was Luis Lopez's career batting average?
- Luis Lopez batted .228 over his career, with 33 hits in 145 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luis Lopez have?
- Luis Lopez drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Luis Lopez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luis Lopez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.