Jose Lopez, baseball player, 2004-2012

Jose Lopez

Born: 11/24/1983 in Barcelona, Anzoátegui, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2004-07-31 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jose Celestino Lopez

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Biography

Jose Lopez, born in 1983, was a versatile infielder who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2012. Known for his solid defensive skills and dependable bat, Lopez played in 1,036 games throughout his career, accumulating 1,005 hits and 92 home runs. His offensive contributions included 480 RBIs and a career batting average of .262, reflecting his ability to produce runs in a variety of situations. Lopez also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 25 bases during his time in the league. Lopez's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, underscoring his recognition among peers and fans during the height of his playing days. He played during a transitional era in baseball, navigating the competitive landscape of the mid-2000s, marked by evolving player dynamics and an increasing focus on analytics. Lopez's consistent performance and reliability made him a key player for the teams he represented, leaving a lasting legacy in the hearts of supporters and establishing him as a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1036 3841 421 1005 215 11 92 480 25 150 471 0.262 0.292 0.395 0.688 -7036.3

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 7.8% below 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
2004 SEA AL 57 207 28 48 13 0 5 22 0 8 31 0.232 .266 (-13%) .335 (-22%) .427 (-14%) .762 (-17%) -715.6
2005 SEA AL 54 190 18 47 19 0 2 25 4 6 25 0.247 .264 (-6%) .330 (-15%) .418 (-10%) .749 (-12%) -459.8
2006 SEA AL 151 603 78 170 28 8 10 79 5 26 80 0.282 .269 (+5%) .336 (-5%) .431 (-6%) .768 (-6%) -856.6
2007 SEA AL 149 524 58 132 17 2 11 62 2 20 64 0.252 .268 (-6%) .335 (-15%) .422 (-16%) .758 (-16%) -1801.1
2008 SEA AL 159 644 80 191 41 1 17 89 6 27 67 0.297 .263 (+12%) .333 (-3%) .416 (+6%) .749 (+2%) 32.5
2009 SEA AL 153 613 69 167 42 0 25 96 3 24 69 0.272 .262 (+4%) .332 (-9%) .417 (+11%) .750 (+2%) -0.9
2010 SEA AL 150 593 49 142 29 0 10 58 3 23 66 0.239 .257 (-7%) .325 (-17%) .402 (-16%) .728 (-16%) -2094.4
2011 COL NL 38 125 10 26 4 0 2 8 2 3 15 0.208 .255 (-18%) .320 (-27%) .399 (-28%) .719 (-28%) -593.7
2011 MIA NL 44 106 13 24 8 0 6 13 0 4 13 0.226 .255 (-11%) .320 (-19%) .399 (+18%) .719 (+2%) -593.7
2012 CLE AL 66 213 16 53 13 0 4 28 0 8 35 0.249 .254 (-2%) .318 (-15%) .405 (-10%) .724 (-12%) -515.8
2012 CHW AL 15 23 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.217 — — — — -515.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 51 37 315 26 2 21
2B 651 631 1207 1859 57 431
3B 236 216 144 452 28 42
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 57 55 90 126 10 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 SEA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2004 SEA SS 57 55 90 126 10 24
2005 SEA 2B 51 50 123 159 6 32
2005 SEA 3B 1 1 2 2 1 0
2006 SEA 2B 150 148 282 417 16 95
2007 SEA 2B 146 139 280 423 8 105
2007 SEA 3B 3 2 2 5 1 1
2008 SEA 1B 13 12 100 11 1 5
2008 SEA 2B 139 139 259 468 12 99
2009 SEA 1B 16 12 115 8 1 12
2009 SEA 2B 141 139 235 351 15 89
2010 SEA 3B 142 142 107 322 18 29
2011 COL 2B 11 9 17 24 0 8
2011 COL 3B 29 23 9 48 4 2
2011 FLO 1B 8 7 40 5 0 2
2011 FLO 2B 9 5 9 13 0 2
2011 FLO 3B 10 10 6 10 1 1
2012 CLE 1B 11 6 56 2 0 2
2012 CLE 2B 4 2 2 4 0 1
2012 CLE 3B 39 34 14 56 3 7
2012 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2012 CHA 1B 3 0 4 0 0 0
2012 CHA 3B 11 4 4 9 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 51
Second Base 651
Third Base 236
Shortstop 57
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 32

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 CLE AL $800,000
2011 COL NL $3,600,000
2010 SEA AL $3,000,000
2009 SEA AL $2,250,000
2008 SEA AL $1,750,000
2007 SEA AL $420,000
2006 SEA AL $335,000
Total Career Earnings $12,155,000