Timothy Aaron Lopes (born June 24, 1994) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers.
| Tim Lopes | |
|---|---|
 Lopes with the Seattle Mariners in 2019 | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: June 24, 1994 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 24, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 19, 2021, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .246 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 27 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Professional career
editSeattle Mariners
editLopes attended Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California.[1] Lopes was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 6th round, with the 191st overall selection, of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.[2]
Lopes split the 2012 season between the Arizona League Mariners and the High Desert Mavericks, hitting a combined .313/.375/.476/.851 with 33 RBI.[3] He spent the 2013 season with the Clinton LumberKings, hitting .272/.315/.344/.659 with 1 home run and 33 RBI. His 2014 season was spent with High Desert, hitting .238/.308/.337/.645 with 4 home runs and 44 RBI. He spent the 2015 season with the Bakersfield Blaze, hitting .276/.340/.362/.702 with 2 home runs and 49 RBI. He spent the 2016 season with the Jackson Generals, hitting .284/.358/.355/.713 with 1 home run and 49 RBI.[3]
Toronto Blue Jays
editOn September 30, 2016, Lopes was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays as the player to be named later in a previous trade that saw Seattle acquire Pat Venditte.[4] Lopes spent the 2017 season with the Double–A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, hitting .271/.338/.390/.728 with 7 home runs and 50 RBI. He spent the 2018 season with the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, hitting .277/.325/.364/.689 with 2 home runs and 29 RBI.[3] Lopes elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[5]
Seattle Mariners (second stint)
editLopes signed a minor league contract to return to the Seattle Mariners on November 14, 2018.[4] He opened the 2019 season with the Tacoma Rainiers.[3]
On July 23, 2019, the Mariners selected Lopes' contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[4] He made his debut on July 24, as a ninth inning defensive replacement at second base.[6] He was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list on July 26, after being hit in the helmet by a Drew VerHagen fastball on July 25.[7] After spending the next 11 days on the concussion list, Lopes hit his first major league home run off Adrián Morejón of the San Diego Padres on August 6.[8]
In 2020, Lopes hit .238 with 2 home runs and 15 RBI in 46 games. On December 18, 2020, Lopes was designated for assignment by the Mariners following the signing of pitcher Chris Flexen.[9]
Milwaukee Brewers
editOn December 22, 2020, Lopes was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.[10] On March 8, 2021, Lopes was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a right oblique strain.[11] On May 31, Lopes was activated off of the injured list and optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[12] He played seven games for the Brewers, five in mid-June and two in September. He batted 1–10 with one walk, with his final MLB hit a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 12. After his single, he was caught stealing second base.[13] Lopes was designated for assignment by the Brewers on September 29, 2021.[14] He became a free agent following the season.
Colorado Rockies
edit
On December 17, 2021, Lopes signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[15] He spent the year with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, also playing in three games for the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Rockies. In 70 games for the Isotopes, Lopes hit .271/.333/.451 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[16]
In October 2022, he joined the Brazil national team for 2023 World Baseball Classic qualifiers.[17]
San Diego Padres
editOn December 20, 2022, Lopes signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He spent the 2023 season with the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, playing in 121 games and batting .282/.378/.421 with 13 home runs, 56 RBI, and 42 stolen bases. Lopes elected free agency following the season on November 6.[18]
On March 28, 2024, on Opening Day, Lopes announced his retirement from professional baseball via an Instagram post.[19]
Personal life
editLopes is a Christian.[20] Lopes is married to Amber Lopes. They have one daughter together.[21]
Lopes' older brother, Christian Lopes, also played in MLB, appearing for the Oakland Athletics in 2022.[2]
Lopes is a supporter of Compassion International.[21]
References
edit- ^ Andrew Drennen (August 15, 2011). "Tim Lopes back in Long Beach". ESPN. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ a b Amy Moritz (May 15, 2018). "Lopes follows in his brother's footsteps". The Buffalo News. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Tim Lopes Player page". MLB.com. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c MarinersPR (July 23, 2019). "Mariners Select INF Tim Lopes from AAA Tacoma". marinersblog.mlblogs.com. Seattle Mariners. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners Box Score, July 24, 2019". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "M's Lopes takes fastball to helmet in first start". ESPN. July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Lauren (August 7, 2019). "In 2 weeks, Mariners rookie Lopes debuted, went on the concussion list, and belted his first homer". The News Tribune. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
- ^ "Mariners Designate Tim Lopes for Assignment".
- ^ "Brewers Claim Tim Lopes".
- ^ "Brewers Sign Jackie Bradley Jr".
- ^ "Injured List Returns: Fraley, Lopes, Wahl".
- ^ "Tim Lopes 2021 Batting Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Brewers' Colin Rea: Called up to majors".
- ^ McDonald, Darragh (December 17, 2021). "Rockies, Tim Lopes Agree To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "The pair of brothers powering Team Brazil in Classic qualifier". MLB.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/C5EgWS4uPwL/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== [bare URL]
- ^ Romano, Jason (November 20, 2019). "NEW PODCAST: Tim Lopes - Seattle Mariners Infielder/Outfielder". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Tim Lopes #6". MLB.com. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)