Raffy Lopez
| Raffy Lopez | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Free agent | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: August 7, 1987 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 2, 2014, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |
| Batting average | .111 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Teams | |
Rafael Manuel Lopez (born October 2, 1987) is an American professional baseball catcher who is currently a free agent. He previously plyed in MLB for the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.
Career
Lopez was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 16th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of Florida State University.[1]
Lopez was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2014.[citation needed]
Lopez was designated for assignment on June 27, 2015.[citation needed]
He was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for pitching prospect Manuel Rondon.[when?][citation needed] He was released by the Angels on December 23, 2015.[2]
On April 19, 2016, Lopez signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[citation needed]
On May 3, 2016, Lopez signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds.[citation needed] He was brought up to the major league squad on August 27.[3]
References
- ^ http://www.knoxnews.com/sports/rafael-lopez-keeping-busy-and-catching-on-with Rafael Lopez keeping busy and catching on with the Tennessee Smokies
- ^ "Angels' Rafael Lopez: Released by Angels". December 23, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Reds' Rafael Lopez: Called up to majors". August 27, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Florida State Seminoles bio
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- 1987 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Philadelphia
- Baseball players from Pennsylvania
- Major League Baseball catchers
- Chicago Cubs players
- Cincinnati Reds players
- Indian River State Pioneers baseball players
- Florida State Seminoles baseball players
- Arizona League Cubs players
- Boise Hawks players
- Peoria Chiefs players
- Daytona Cubs players
- Tennessee Smokies players
- Iowa Cubs players
- Indios de Mayagüez players
- Salt Lake Bees players
- Bridgeport Bluefish players
- Louisville Bats players
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