Carlos Lopez, baseball player, 1976-1978

Carlos Lopez

Born: 9/27/1948 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, México

MLB Debut: 1976-09-17 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Carlos Antonio Lopez

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Biography

Carlos Lopez, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1976 and 1978. Primarily serving as a position player, Lopez participated in a total of 237 games over his brief but impactful career. He was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. With a batting average of .26, he recorded 130 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 54 runs, showcasing his capacity for power and run production during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offense-driven era. Lopez also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 23 stolen bases throughout his career. His contributions were felt within the context of a league that was beginning to see a shift towards more dynamic and athletic players. Although his career was relatively short, Lopez's presence in the game during the late 1970s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a period characterized by significant changes in player development and strategy. After concluding his playing career on October 1, 1978, Lopez left behind a legacy as a player who embraced the evolving nature of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
237 500 61 130 24 1 12 54 23 25 98 0.260 0.298 0.384 0.682 -476.9

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1976 LAA AL 9 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 SEA AL 99 297 39 84 18 1 8 34 16 14 61 0.283 .264 (+7%) .329 (-3%) .401 (+7%) .730 (+3%) 74.4
1978 BAL AL 129 193 21 46 6 0 4 20 5 9 34 0.238 .257 (-8%) .323 (-16%) .378 (-12%) .702 (-14%) -551.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 208 129 315 18 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 CAL OF 4 3 4 0 0 0
1977 SEA OF 90 79 160 11 5 3
1978 BAL OF 114 47 151 7 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 49
Right Field 180
Designated Hitter 5