Javy Lopez, baseball player, 260 home runs, 1992-2006

Javy Lopez

Born: 11/5/1970 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1992-09-18 | Final Game: 2006-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Javier Lopez

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Biography

Javy Lopez was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his offensive prowess and consistent performance during his career from 1992 to 2006. Born in 1970, Lopez made a significant impact in the league, playing a total of 1,503 games and compiling 1,527 hits, which included 260 home runs and 864 RBIs. His career batting average of .287 underscored his ability to hit for both average and power, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Notably, Lopez also contributed with 8 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility on the field. Lopez was recognized for his exceptional skills, earning three All-Star selections and being named the National League Championship Series MVP during his career. He played a pivotal role in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period characterized by offensive explosions in baseball, where hitters often dominated the game. His legacy is marked not only by his impressive statistics but also by his ability to perform in clutch situations, solidifying his place in baseball history as one of the notable catchers of his era. He retired on September 2, 2006, leaving behind a legacy that continues to be celebrated by fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1503 5319 674 1527 267 19 260 864 8 357 969 0.287 0.337 0.491 0.828 8449.2

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .491 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.828 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — +9.5% above 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
1992 ATL NL 9 16 3 6 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1993 ATL NL 8 16 1 6 1 1 1 2 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1994 ATL NL 80 277 27 68 9 0 13 35 0 17 61 0.245 .269 (-9%) .338 (-12%) .424 (-1%) .763 (-6%) -349.2
1995 ATL NL 100 333 37 105 11 4 14 51 0 14 57 0.315 .266 (+18%) .337 (+2%) .417 (+19%) .755 (+12%) 643.0
1996 ATL NL 138 489 56 138 19 1 23 69 1 28 84 0.282 .269 (+5%) .340 (-5%) .426 (+9%) .767 (+3%) 153.0
1997 ATL NL 123 414 52 122 28 1 23 68 1 40 82 0.295 .266 (+10%) .336 (+7%) .419 (+27%) .756 (+18%) 1481.6
1998 ATL NL 133 489 73 139 21 1 34 106 5 30 85 0.284 .266 (+7%) .335 (-2%) .420 (+28%) .755 (+15%) 1292.1
1999 ATL NL 65 246 34 78 18 1 11 45 0 20 41 0.317 .271 (+17%) .344 (+9%) .433 (+23%) .778 (+17%) 769.2
2000 ATL NL 134 481 60 138 21 1 24 89 0 35 80 0.287 .270 (+6%) .344 (-2%) .437 (+11%) .782 (+5%) 422.3
2001 ATL NL 128 438 45 117 16 1 17 66 1 28 82 0.267 .263 (+1%) .332 (-3%) .426 (avg) .758 (-2%) -159.8
2002 ATL NL 109 347 31 81 15 0 11 52 0 26 63 0.233 .261 (-11%) .331 (-10%) .416 (-11%) .747 (-10%) -726.2
2003 ATL NL 129 457 89 150 29 3 43 109 0 33 90 0.328 .264 (+24%) .332 (+14%) .422 (+63%) .754 (+41%) 3647.9
2004 BAL AL 150 579 83 183 33 3 23 86 0 47 97 0.316 .266 (+19%) .335 (+10%) .427 (+17%) .762 (+14%) 1744.9
2005 BAL AL 103 395 47 110 24 1 15 49 0 19 68 0.278 .264 (+5%) .330 (-3%) .418 (+9%) .749 (+4%) 244.4
2006 BAL AL 76 279 30 74 15 1 8 31 0 18 60 0.265 .269 (-2%) .336 (-7%) .431 (-5%) .768 (-5%) -301.3
2006 BOS AL 18 63 6 12 5 0 0 4 0 2 16 0.190 .269 (-29%) .336 (-36%) .431 (-38%) .768 (-37%) -301.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
60 205 27 57 14 0 10 28 14 40 0.278

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 NLDS2 ATL 5 21 1 7 2 0 0 0 0 6 0.333
2002 NLDS1 ATL 4 15 4 5 1 0 2 4 1 3 0.333
2001 NLCS ATL 5 14 1 2 0 0 1 2 1 4 0.143
2000 NLDS1 ATL 3 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.091
1998 NLCS ATL 6 20 2 6 0 0 1 1 0 7 0.300
1998 NLDS1 ATL 2 7 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 0.286
1997 NLCS ATL 5 17 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 7 0.059
1997 NLDS2 ATL 2 7 3 2 2 0 0 1 2 1 0.286
1996 NLCS ATL 7 24 8 13 5 0 2 6 3 1 0.542
1996 NLDS1 ATL 2 7 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0.286
1996 WS ATL 6 21 3 4 0 0 0 1 3 4 0.190
1995 NLCS ATL 3 14 2 5 1 0 1 3 0 1 0.357
1995 NLDS1 ATL 3 9 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 3 0.444
1995 WS ATL 6 17 1 3 2 0 1 3 1 1 0.176
1992 NLCS ATL 1 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 1 0 1 0 0 1
C 1351 1251 8990 631 73 77

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 ATL C 9 2 28 2 0 0
1993 ATL C 7 4 37 2 1 0
1994 ATL C 75 72 559 35 3 3
1995 ATL C 93 86 625 50 8 5
1996 ATL C 135 125 992 81 6 9
1997 ATL C 117 107 792 56 6 7
1998 ATL C 128 123 978 68 5 6
1999 ATL C 60 56 413 29 4 3
2000 ATL C 132 121 817 62 6 6
2001 ATL C 127 115 826 50 10 7
2002 ATL C 103 92 635 54 10 8
2003 ATL C 120 114 718 53 5 6
2004 BAL C 132 125 848 49 5 11
2005 BAL 1B 1 0 1 0 0 1
2005 BAL C 75 75 500 26 3 4
2006 BAL C 21 19 124 9 0 1
2006 BOS C 17 15 98 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1351
First Base 1
Designated Hitter 110

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2003 Player of the Week Week of 2003-07-26
2003 Silver Slugger C
2003 TSN All-Star C
2003 TSN Comeback Player of the Year
1996 NLCS MVP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 BAL AL $9,000,000
2005 BAL AL $7,500,000
2004 BAL AL $6,000,000
2003 ATL NL $7,000,000
2002 ATL NL $6,000,000
2001 ATL NL $7,750,000
2000 ATL NL $6,250,000
1999 ATL NL $5,250,000
1998 ATL NL $3,850,000
1997 ATL NL $2,050,000
1996 ATL NL $290,000
1995 ATL NL $150,000
1994 ATL NL $111,500
1993 ATL NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $61,310,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2003 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 159.0 448 0
1998 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 1.0 448 0
1994 Rookie of the Year NL 10th 2.0 140 0