Rafael Lopez
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2018)
Rafael Lopez was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2018 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 5 seasons. In 76 career games, he hit .184 with 32 hits, 7 home runs, and 26 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-09-02
- Last Game
- 2018-07-20
Full name: Rafael Manuel Lopez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 174 | 20 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 71 | .184 | .270 | .322 | .592 | -387 |
Career AVG .184 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career OPS .592 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHN | NL | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 24 | 54 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 21 | .222 | .254 (-13%) | .324 (-6%) | .425 (+9%) | .750 (+3%) | 15.2 |
| 2018 | SDN | NL | 37 | 102 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 43 | .176 | .247 (-29%) | .318 (-17%) | .409 (-31%) | .727 (-25%) | -402.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 76 | 174 | 20 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 71 | .184 | — | — | — | — | -387 | ||
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 (76 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39 | 88 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 15 | .216 |
| Away | 37 | 86 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 11 | .151 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-20 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-07-15 | SDP | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-07-12 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-06-22 | SDP | SFG | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018-06-20 | SDP | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-06-19 | SDP | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018-06-17 | SDP | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-06-15 | SDP | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-06-13 | SDP | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-06-11 | SDP | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 62 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Rafael Lopez: the record in brief
Rafael Lopez played a first major league game on September 2, 2014 and a last one on July 20, 2018. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (2014), the Cincinnati Reds (2016), the Toronto Blue Jays (2017), and the San Diego Padres (2018). Lopez is listed as a catcher at 5'9" and 200 pounds. Lopez threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 2, 1987, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Lopez's full given name, per the bio, is Rafael Manuel Lopez.
Across 76 games at the plate, Lopez's career line reads 32 hits in 174 at bats for a .184 average, adding 7 home runs and 26 runs batted in. Lopez got on base at a .270 rate and slugged .322 (.592 OPS). Lopez's .184 average ran 27.1% below the .252 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .592 to a league .729, 18.8% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 18, in 2018. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .176 in 2018, did not top the league's .247.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rafael Lopez
- What years did Rafael Lopez play?
- Rafael Lopez played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2018.
- Was Rafael Lopez a pitcher?
- No. Rafael Lopez was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Rafael Lopez hit?
- Rafael Lopez hit 7 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What was Rafael Lopez's career batting average?
- Rafael Lopez batted .184 over his career, with 32 hits in 174 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rafael Lopez have?
- Rafael Lopez drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Rafael Lopez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rafael Lopez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.