Rodrigo Lopez, baseball player, 2000-2012

Rodrigo Lopez

Born: 12/14/1975 in Tlalnepantla, México, México

MLB Debut: 2000-04-29 | Final Game: 2012-04-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Rodrigo Lopez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2012. Born in 1975, Lopez had a career marked by his tenacity on the mound and his ability to adapt through various phases of his career. He finished his time in the major leagues with a record of 81-89 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82, accumulating a total of 865 strikeouts. Although he did not record any saves during his career, Lopez was known for his durability and consistency, often taking the ball every fifth day for his teams. Lopez made a significant impact in his early years, earning recognition as a Rookie of the Month and being named the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year. His playing style was characterized by a blend of control and a competitive spirit, which allowed him to navigate the challenges of pitching in a highly competitive environment. As a member of the pitching staff during the early 2000s, Lopez contributed to the evolution of the game during a time when offensive production was on the rise, making his role as a pitcher particularly challenging yet rewarding. His career spanned over a decade, highlighting both his skill and resilience in a sport where longevity is often a testament to a player's dedication and talent.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
81 89 257 215 5 2 0 1350.7 1506 724 202 416 865 4.82 0

Career ERA 4.82 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 11.6% worse than 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
2000 SDP NL 0 3 6 6 0 0 0 24.7 40 24 13 17 8.76 4.77 (-84%) -
2002 BAL AL 15 9 33 28 1 0 0 196.7 172 78 62 136 3.57 4.28 (+17%) 801.5
2003 BAL AL 7 10 26 26 3 1 0 147.0 188 95 43 103 5.82 4.40 (-32%) -1645.2
2004 BAL AL 14 9 37 23 1 1 0 170.7 164 68 54 121 3.59 4.46 (+20%) 1101.4
2005 BAL AL 15 12 35 35 0 0 0 209.3 232 114 63 118 4.90 4.29 (-14%) -1876.3
2006 BAL AL 9 18 36 29 0 0 0 189.0 234 124 59 136 5.90 4.53 (-30%) -1874.2
2007 COL NL 5 4 14 14 0 0 0 79.3 83 39 21 43 4.42 4.47 (+1%) -562.6
2009 PHI NL 3 1 7 5 0 0 0 30.0 42 19 11 19 5.70 4.32 (-32%) 68.9
2010 AZ NL 7 16 33 33 0 0 0 200.0 227 111 56 116 5.00 4.08 (-22%) -
2011 CHC NL 6 6 26 16 0 0 0 97.7 116 48 29 54 4.42 3.94 (-12%) -
2012 CHC NL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 6.3 8 4 5 2 5.68 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
257 145 4 9 0 0 0 1 0 3 75 0.062 0.087 0.062 0.149 -824.5

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 76.4% below league average.

Career OBP .087 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 73.8% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 85.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.149 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 80.2% 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
2000 SDP NL 6 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0
2002 BAL AL 33 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 BAL AL 26 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 BAL AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 BAL AL 35 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 BAL AL 36 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 COL NL 14 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0.045 — — — — 0.0
2009 PHI NL 7 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 AZ NL 33 64 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 35 0.078 .257 (-70%) .325 (-68%) .402 (-81%) .728 (-75%) -824.5
2011 CHC NL 26 30 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.067 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHC 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 257 215 91 171 11 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 SDN P 6 6 4 3 0 1
2002 BAL P 33 28 6 25 1 2
2003 BAL P 26 26 8 15 2 1
2004 BAL P 37 23 15 22 0 2
2005 BAL P 35 35 19 31 3 2
2006 BAL P 36 29 12 18 1 0
2007 COL P 14 14 6 15 0 0
2009 PHI P 7 5 3 0 0 0
2010 ARI P 33 33 10 25 4 2
2011 CHN P 26 16 7 17 0 2
2012 CHN P 4 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 257

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2002 Rookie of the Month July
2002 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 ARI NL $650,000
2007 COL NL $4,325,000
2006 BAL AL $3,750,000
2005 BAL AL $2,375,000
2004 BAL AL $365,000
2003 BAL AL $325,000
2002 BAL AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $11,990,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2002 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 97.0 140 9