Wilton Lopez
Born: 7/19/1983 in Leon, Leon, Nicaragua
MLB Debut: 2009-08-28 | Final Game: 2014-04-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Biography
Wilton Lopez, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2014. Known for his effective pitching style and reliability in critical situations, Lopez finished his career with a record of 16-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.54. He accumulated 221 strikeouts over his tenure and recorded 11 saves, showcasing his ability to perform both as a starter and a reliever.
Lopez played during a competitive era in baseball, where pitchers faced increasingly powerful lineups. His performances were characterized by a strong command of his pitches and a knack for escaping jams, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, his contributions on the mound left a lasting impact during his time in the league, marking him as a notable figure among pitchers of his generation.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 17 | 292 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 305.3 | 337 | 120 | 27 | 57 | 221 | 3.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 8.38 | -936.8 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 5 | 2 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.0 | 66 | 22 | 5 | 50 | 2.96 | 2535.8 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 2 | 6 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 72 | 22 | 18 | 56 | 2.79 | 915.9 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 6 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 66.3 | 61 | 16 | 8 | 54 | 2.17 | 2205.2 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 3 | 4 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 88 | 34 | 18 | 48 | 4.06 | 573.6 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 11.37 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 75 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 292 | 2 | 31 | 55 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | HOU | P | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | P | 68 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | HOU | P | 73 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | HOU | P | 64 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | COL | P | 75 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | COL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 292 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | NL | $2,200,000 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | $1,762,500 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | $515,500 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | $442,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,920,000 | ||