Marcelino Lopez, baseball player, 1963-1972

Marcelino Lopez

Born: 9/23/1943 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 11/29/2001 in Hialeah, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-14 | Final Game: 1972-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Marcelino Pons Lopez

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Biography

Marcelino Lopez, born in 1943, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1963 until his retirement in 1972. Over the course of his career, Lopez compiled a record of 31-40 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.62. He struck out 426 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute in high-leverage situations. Notably, he was recognized as the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year, an accolade that underscored his potential and impact upon entering the league. Lopez played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the competitive landscapes of the 1960s and early 1970s, a time marked by a shift in pitching strategies and the emergence of power hitters. His playing style was characterized by a blend of finesse and determination, often challenging batters with his array of pitches. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Lopez’s contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure among baseball historians for his role during a dynamic period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 40 171 93 14 3 2 653.0 591 263 44 317 426 3.62 0

Career ERA 3.62 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1963 PHI NL 1 0 4 2 0 0 0 6.0 8 4 7 2 6.00 — 0.0
1965 LAA AL 14 13 35 32 8 1 1 215.3 185 70 82 122 2.93 3.50 (+16%) -
1966 LAA AL 7 14 37 32 6 2 1 199.0 188 87 68 132 3.93 3.52 (-12%) -
1967 LAA AL 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 9.0 11 9 9 6 9.00 3.30 (-172%) -
1967 BAL AL 1 0 4 4 0 0 0 17.7 15 5 10 15 2.55 3.30 (+23%) 12.7
1969 BAL AL 5 3 27 4 0 0 0 69.3 65 34 34 57 4.41 3.61 (-22%) 1104.6
1970 BAL AL 1 1 25 3 0 0 0 60.7 47 14 37 49 2.08 3.89 (+47%) 928.4
1971 ATL AL 2 7 31 11 0 0 0 67.7 64 35 60 42 4.66 3.47 (-34%) -
1972 CLE AL 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 8.3 8 5 10 1 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
215 181 26 31 4 0 1 6 1 12 80 0.171 0.222 0.210 0.432 -654.6

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career SLG .210 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 36.8% 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
1963 PHI NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1965 LAA AL 52 69 10 14 2 0 1 2 1 2 23 0.203 .245 (-17%) .310 (-29%) .371 (-26%) .682 (-27%) -329.6
1966 LAA AL 55 58 10 11 2 0 0 2 0 3 27 0.190 .248 (-24%) .309 (-26%) .376 (-40%) .685 (-34%) -325.0
1967 LAA AL 7 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1967 BAL AL 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 BAL AL 27 14 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1970 BAL AL 25 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1971 ATL AL 34 17 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1972 CLE AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1970 WS BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1969 ALCS BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 0.7 1 0 2 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1970 WS BAL 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00
1969 ALCS BAL 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 1 0 2 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 171 93 39 124 12 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 PHI P 4 2 1 2 0 0
1965 CAL P 35 32 12 57 2 4
1966 CAL P 37 32 17 40 2 1
1967 CAL P 4 3 0 0 1 0
1967 BAL P 4 4 0 1 1 0
1969 BAL P 27 4 2 4 1 1
1970 BAL P 25 3 2 6 4 1
1971 ML4 P 31 11 5 13 1 2
1972 CLE P 4 2 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 171

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1965 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1965 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 8.0 20 8