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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 | |
Seattle Mariners
Lopes 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
On 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)
Lopes 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
On 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
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
On 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]
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Lopes is a Christian.[20] Lopes is married to Amber Lopes. They have one daughter together.[3]
Lopes' older brother, Christian Lopes, also played in MLB, appearing for the Oakland Athletics in 2022.[2]
Lopes is a supporter of Compassion International.[3]
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